seemly
seem·ly
adj \ˈsēm-lē\seem·li·erseem·li·est
Definition of SEEMLY
1
a : good-looking, handsome b : agreeably fashioned : attractive
2
: conventionally proper : decorous <not seemly to brag about oneself>
3
: suited to the occasion, purpose, or person : fit
— seem·li·ness noun
— seemly adverb
See Examples of SEEMLY
- <it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views>
- <a young man of seemly appearance, robust health, and keen intelligence>
Origin of SEEMLY
Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr fitting
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SEEMLY
Synonyms: befitting, correct, decent, decorous, de rigueur, genteel, nice, polite, respectable, proper
Antonyms: improper, inappropriate, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, unbecoming, ungenteel, unseemly
Related Words: acceptable, adequate, satisfactory, tolerable; dress, dressy, formal; dignified, elegant, gracious; priggish, prim, stiff, stuffy; apt, material, relevant; compatible, congenial, harmonious; allowed, authorized, kosher, permitted
Near Antonyms: intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory; casual, grungy, informal; seedy, shabby, tacky; banned, barred, disallowed; forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed; awkward, gauche, ungraceful
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