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- [seem-lee]
- /ˈsim li/
- /ˈsiːm.li/
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- [seem-lee]
- /ˈsim li/
Definitions of seemly word
- adjective seemly fitting or becoming with respect to propriety or good taste; decent; decorous: Your outburst of rage was hardly seemly. 1
- adjective seemly suitable or appropriate; fitting: a seemly gesture. 1
- adjective seemly of pleasing appearance; handsome. 1
- adverb seemly in a seemly manner; fittingly; becomingly. 1
- adjective seemly correct, decorous 1
- adjective seemly Seemly behaviour or dress is appropriate in the particular circumstances. 0
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Origin of seemly
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English semely < Old Norse sæmiligr honorable; derivative of sœmr (see seem)
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Parts of speech for Seemly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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seemly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
seemly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for seemly
adj seemly
- advisable — If you tell someone that it is advisable to do something, you are suggesting that they should do it, because it is sensible or is likely to achieve the result they want.
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
- apropos — Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it.
- apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
- balletic — If you describe someone's movements as balletic, you mean that they have some of the graceful qualities of ballet.
adjective seemly
- eligible — qualified for sth
- finicking — Finical.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
Antonyms for seemly
adj seemly
- ill-bred — showing lack of good social breeding; unmannerly; rude.
- in-correct — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- indecent — offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior.
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