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seemly
 
SYLLABICATION:seem·ly
PRONUNCIATION:  sml
ADJECTIVE:Inflected forms: seem·li·er, seem·li·est
1. Conforming to standards of conduct and good taste; suitable: seemly behavior. 2. Of pleasing appearance; handsome.
ADVERB: In a seemly manner; suitably.
ETYMOLOGY:Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr, fitting. See sem-1 in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:seemli·ness —NOUN
 
 
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