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seemly
Seemly (adj) means Describes behaviour that is proper and fitting for the occasion.
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Describes behaviour that is proper and fitting for the occasion.
"His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman."
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English semly, semely, semelich, from Old Norse sœmiligr (“seemly”); it is equivalent to seem + -ly, and is cognate with Icelandic sæmilegur (“seemly, passable”) and Danish sømmelig (“seemly”).
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What is the meaning of seemly?
"seemly" (adj) means describes behaviour that is proper and fitting for the occasion.
What is another word for seemly?
Other words for "seemly" include decorous, comely, becoming.
What is the opposite of seemly?
Opposites of "seemly" include unseemly, inappropriate, unbecoming, indecorous, improper.
