seemly 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsēm-lē How to pronounce seemly (audio)
Definition of seemlynext
1
as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views

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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at a young man of seemly appearance, robust health, and keen intelligence

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seemly

2 of 2

adverb

as in appropriately

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemly
  1. polite
  2. beautiful
  3. proper
  4. attractive
  5. decorous
  6. handsome
  7. respectable
  8. pretty
Adjective
  • Despite their polite and understated personalities, the Japanese can’t dim their enthusiasm for baseball’s brightest star.
    — Jay Paris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This said, the movers were very polite and respectful and removed all of the excess packing.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The roundup includes proper studio full-lengths, live recordings, and greatest hits compilations.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • However, in Illinois, a lawsuit has been filed against Samsara, alleging violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for capturing and storing drivers' facial scans without proper consent.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Take a look at more below: Walmart, a big-box retailer popular among a wide range of consumers, has been especially attractive amid concerns about inflation, high grocery prices and the direction of the U.S. economy.
    — Pia Singh, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Aside from a series of gruesome martyr scenes frescoed on the interior wall of the second ring in the late 16th century, the decor reflects late Imperial taste for decorous abstraction and costly materials.
    — The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Is there any decorous way to acknowledge my failure to do so over the past few years and to express my regret?
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of decorous
Adjective
  • Ultimately, the stepmother is defeated, and Snow White falls in love with a handsome prince.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor.
    — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Collecting old art was posh and respectable, but in an America still scandalized by the sight of breasts, collecting modern art was outrageous.
    — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The ThinkCentre's display isn't the brightest but matches the IdeaCentre in color coverage, with respectable results for Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 despite not being designed for creative-focused tasks.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Transferring everyday items from their bulky, visually stimulating packaging into pretty containers is one way to organize your home while maintaining your design style.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Planting in the wrong season won't lead to pretty blooms.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of pretty
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