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seemly

seemly · seemlier · seemliest

schicklich, anständig, gesittet, passend

Of behavior, appropriateOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.

/ˈsiːmli/

» The ancient Roman poet Terence declared that in every endeavor, the seemly course for wise men is to try persuasion first.

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Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
schicklich, anständig, gesittet

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according with custom or propriety

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The ancient Roman poet Terence declared that in every endeavor, the seemly course for wise men is to try persuasion first.
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From Middle English semly, semely, semelich, from Old Norse sœmiligr (“seemly”); equivalen

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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