seemly

adjective seem·ly \ˈsēm-lē\

: proper or appropriate for the situation

seem·li·erseem·li·est

Full Definition of SEEMLY

b : agreeably fashioned : attractive

: conventionally proper : decorous <not seemly to brag about oneself>

: suited to the occasion, purpose, or person : fit

— seem·li·ness noun

— seemly adverb

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Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr fitting

First Known Use: 13th century

Synonyms: befitting, correct, decent, decorous, de rigueur, genteel, nice, polite, respectable, proper

Antonyms: improper, inappropriate, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, unbecoming, ungenteel, unseemly

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