seemly (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːmli/
Definition
seemly means (of behavior) Appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
The writer described the response as seemly.
A seemly tone can change the mood of a conversation.
How to Use seemly
- seemly + noun (collocation)
- Use seemly before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a seemly reaction."
- become seemly (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became seemly near the end."
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