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seemly

/ˈsiːmli/

/ˈsimli/

seemlyadjective

seemlier

Comp.

seemliest

Super.

/ˈsiːmli/

/ˈsimli/

Translations

convenableEmployé surtout pour des personnes, des actes ou des comportements conformes aux convenances.

Her seemly behavior at the formal dinner impressed all the guests.

Sa conduite convenable lors du dîner officiel impressionna tous les invités.

Additional translations

élégantSens littéraire : plaisant à voir, d’une élégance discrète.

Definitions

Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; appropriate or suitable.

Her seemly behavior at the formal dinner impressed all the guests.

Pleasing in appearance; attractive or handsome, especially in a quietly dignified way.

The manor’s seemly gardens drew visitors from miles around.

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seemlyadverb

/ˈsiːm.li/

/ˈsim.li/

Used (now chiefly archaic) as a flat adverb meaning ‘in a proper or decorous manner’.

Translations

convenablementLangue soutenue ; indique une manière correcte ou décente.

He bowed seemly before leaving the room.

Il s’inclina convenablement avant de quitter la pièce.

Definitions

In a proper, decorous, or appropriate manner.

He bowed seemly before leaving the room.