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seemly

UK
/ˈsiːmli/
US
/ˈsimli/

Translations

seemlyadjective
seemlier
Comp.
seemliest
Super.
UK
/ˈsiːmli/
US
/ˈsimli/
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.
Synonyms
proper
decorous
suitable
becoming
fitting
appropriate
decent
Antonyms
unseemly
seemlyadverb
UK
/ˈsiːm.li/
US
/ˈsim.li/
Used (now chiefly archaic) as a flat adverb meaning ‘in a proper or decorous manner’.
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

seemlyadjective
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.
seemlyadverb
In a proper, decorous, or appropriate manner.
He bowed seemly before leaving the room.
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