Seemly
['siːmlɪ]
Definition
(v. i.) Suited to the object, occasion, purpose, or character; suitable; fit; becoming; comely; decorous.
(superl.) In a decent or suitable manner; becomingly.
Typist: Wilhelmina
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Fit, fitting, befitting, becoming, proper, appropriate, congruous, meet, decent, decorous, right.[2]. Comely, fair, beautiful, handsome, pretty, well-favored.
Checked by Felicia
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Becoming, fit, suitable, proper, appropriate, convenient, decent, congruous,meet, decorous
ANT:Unbecoming, unfit, unsuitable, improper, inappropriate, inconvenient, indecent,incongruous, unmeet, indecorous
Editor: Segre
Examples
- Twould be more seemly in ye to stand still and welcome Mis'ess Yeobright, and you the venerablest here, Grandfer Cantle, said the besom-woman. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- It was the beginning of the end of an age of comfort, confidence, and gentle and seemly behaviour in Europe. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The yeomen guard the streets in seemly bands; And clowns come crowding on, with cudgels in their hands. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- To many in those dark days it seemed that all learning and all that made life seemly and desirable was perishing. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
Editor: Segre