seemly (ˈsiːmlɪ
)
Definitions
adjective
- proper or fitting
- obsolete pleasing or handsome in appearance
adverb
- archaic properly or decorously
Alternative Forms
ˈseemliness nounWord Origin
C13: from Old Norse sœomiligr, from sœmr befittingSynonyms
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fitting,
becoming,
appropriate,
meet,
fit,
nice,
suited,
suitable,
decent,
proper,
befitting,
decorous,
the done thing,
in good taste
comme il faut,
Usage examples
Mrs Cuffe offered Whaler's shed and Mrs Hooper wondered whether it was seemly with him only just buried.
, THE MAIN CAGES (2002)"Caucus had done well to handle the disagreement in a seemly fashion.
New Zealand Herald (2004)The open kitchen is the biggest yet, seemly in the workshop of the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)'It isn't seemly ,' Father Medous began, but stopped when Thomas glared at him.
, The Grail Quest (3) HERETIC (2004)