adj
seemly
Seemly (adj) means of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
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Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
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Etymology
From Middle English semly, semely, semelich, from Old Norse sœmiligr (“seemly”); equivalent to seem + -ly. Cognate with Icelandic sæmilegur (“seemly, passable”), Danish sømmelig (“seemly”).
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"seemly" (adj) means of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.