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View usage for: (siːmli) adjectiveSeemly behaviour or dress is appropriate in the particular circumstances. [old-fashioned] Self-assertion was not thought seemly in a woman. Synonyms: fitting, becoming, appropriate, meet [archaic] More Synonyms of seemly seemly in British English (ˈsiːmlɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -lier or -liest2. obsolete pleasing or handsome in appearance adverb3. archaic properly or decorously Derived forms seemliness (ˈseemliness) noun Word origin C13: from Old Norse sœomiligr, from sœmr befitting seemly in American English (ˈsimli) adjectiveWord forms: ˈseemlier or ˈseemliest1. pleasing in appearance; fair; handsome 2. suitable, proper, fitting, or becoming, esp. as regards conventional standards of conduct or good taste; decorous adverb3. Archaic in a seemly manner; properly, fittingly, etc. Derived forms seemliness (ˈseemliness) noun Word origin ME semlich < ON sœmiligr < sœmr, fitting < sœma: see seem Examples of 'seemly' in a sentenceseemly Definition proper or fitting It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together. Synonyms meet (archaic) nice suited befitting the done thing in good taste comme il faut (French) Opposites inappropriate , unsuitable , out of place , improper , unseemly , unbecoming , out of keeping , in poor taste , indecorous , unbefitting Additional synonymsDefinition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) Definition suitable or appropriate This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians. Synonyms appropriate, right, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, suitable, decent, proper, worthy, in keeping, compatible, befitting, decorous, comme il faut, congruous, meet (archaic) Definition fitting or proper After a decent interval they invited their new neighbours round for dinner. Synonyms proper, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, appropriate, suitable, respectable, befitting, decorous, comme il faut - seem
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Additional synonymsDefinition polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. Synonyms proper, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, appropriate, mannerly, suitable, decent, polite, sedate, befitting, well-behaved, comely (archaic), comme il faut Definition worthy or suitable You're not fit to be in charge of this company. Synonyms appropriate, qualified, suitable, competent, right, becoming, meet (archaic), seemly, trained, able, prepared, fitting, fitted, ready, skilled, correct, deserving, capable, adapted, proper, equipped, good enough, adequate, worthy, convenient, apt, well-suited, expedient, appositeDefinition correct in behaviour In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage. Synonyms polite, right, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, mannerly, suitable, decent, gentlemanly, refined, respectable, befitting, genteel, de rigueur, ladylike, meet (archaic), decorous, punctilious, comme il faut Definition appropriate for a particular function or occasion She had no other dress suitable for the occasion. Synonyms appropriate, right, fitting, fit, suited, acceptable, becoming, correct, satisfactory, apt, befitting |