Meaning of seemly in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsimli/

   US accent

   How to pronounce seemly in American English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

   UK accent

   How to pronounce seemly in British English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

1. Classifying Adjective

   seemly

   Definitions

   1. according with custom or propriety

   Examples

   • « her becoming modesty »
   • « comely behavior »
   • « it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money »
   • « a decent burial »
   • « seemly behavior »

   Synonyms

   • proper