seemliness

Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural seemlinesses)

(uncountable) The property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
(countable) The result or product of being seemly.

Origin

From seemly +"Ž -ness

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There were to be found the most contradictory qualities in perfect agreement with each other - gravity and courtliness, earnestness and gaiety, the man of learning, the noble and the bishop. But all centred in an air of high-bred dignity, of graceful, polished seemliness and wit - it cost an effort to turn away one's eyes.

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