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.
Meaning
1 sensesOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
schicklich, anständig, gesittet
More definitions
- according with custom or propriety
Examples
1 sentencesThe ancient Roman poet Terence declared that in every endeavor, the seemly course for wise men is to try persuasion first.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English semly, semely, semelich, from Old Norse sœmiligr (“seemly”); equivalenFrom 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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Forms
seemlier, seemliestSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- according with custom or propriety:becomingcomelycomme il fautdecorous
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsRelatedseemliness
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form