seemly (Meaning)
seemly (s)
according with custom or propriety
seemly (v. i.)
Suited to the object, occasion, purpose, or character; suitable; fit; becoming; comely; decorous.
seemly (superl.)
In a decent or suitable manner; becomingly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of seemly
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Synonyms:
- harmonious
- permitted
- gracious
- congenial
- tolerable
- apt
- compatible
- relevant
- dressy
- authorized
- stuffy
- prim
- kosher
- allowed
- de rigueur
- priggish
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seemly Sentence Examples
- Her hair, always seemingly impeccably coiffed, cascaded down her shoulders with effortless elegance.
- The stranger's approach seemedly affable, but a flicker in his eyes hinted at a concealed malice.
- The once-grand mansion now stood seemingly forsaken, its crumbling walls a testament to time's passage.
- The child's laughter seemedly echoed through the empty playground, bringing a touch of joy to the otherwise desolate atmosphere.
- The seemingly intricate design ultimately proved deceptively simple, revealing a hidden symmetry that belied its initial complexity.
- The politician's seemingly impassioned speech stirred the hearts of the crowd, igniting a fervent desire for change.
- The seemingly endless desert stretched out before them, its vast expanse offering both awe and trepidation.
- The seemingly serene lake concealed hidden depths, its tranquil surface belying the turbulent currents beneath.
- Her seemingly innocent facade masked a cunning and manipulative mind, capable of great deception.
- The seemingly miraculous recovery from his illness left the doctors and family alike in awe and wonder.
FAQs About the word seemly
according with custom or proprietySuited to the object, occasion, purpose, or character; suitable; fit; becoming; comely; decorous., In a decent or suitable man
nice, respectable, satisfactory, decorous,polite, proper, acceptable, formal, dress, decent
unacceptable, informal, casual, unbecoming, incorrect,improper, improper, intolerable, casual, unsatisfactory
Her hair, always seemingly impeccably coiffed, cascaded down her shoulders with effortless elegance.
The stranger's approach seemedly affable, but a flicker in his eyes hinted at a concealed malice.
The once-grand mansion now stood seemingly forsaken, its crumbling walls a testament to time's passage.
The child's laughter seemedly echoed through the empty playground, bringing a touch of joy to the otherwise desolate atmosphere.
