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seemly

/ˈsiːmli/

/ˈsimli/

Translations

seemlyadjective

seemlier

Comp.

seemliest

Super.

/ˈsiːmli/

/ˈsimli/

His seemly behavior at the dinner party impressed everyone.

Его приличное поведение на званом ужине впечатлило всех.

She wore a seemly dress for the formal event.

Она надела подобающее платье для официального мероприятия.

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seemlyadverb

/ˈsiːm.li/

/ˈsim.li/

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

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.