Seemly (Adjective)
Meaning
According with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "seemly behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- It was considered seemly for women to wear gloves to formal events in the early 20th century.
- Her seemly behavior during the funeral earned her a lot of respect from the mourners.
- It is not seemly for a teacher to scold a student in front of the whole class.
- The guests were impressed by the seemly manner in which the hosts managed the party.
- The young man's seemly apology for his mistake helped to ease the tension in the room.