seemly
seemly
Definition
seemly (sēm′lē)
adjective -·lier, -·li·est
- pleasing in appearance; fair; handsome
- suitable, proper, fitting, or becoming, esp. as regards conventional standards of conduct or good taste; decorous
Etymology: ME semlich < ON sœmiligr < sœmr, fitting < sœma: see seem
adverb
Archaic in a seemly manner; properly, fittingly, etc.
seem′·li·ness noun
seemly
Synonyms
seemly
modif.
seemly
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
