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/ˈsiːmli/ · seem·ly
adjective
  1. Appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming. His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
adverb
  1. Appropriately, fittingly. She dressed seemly for the formal dinner.
Did you know? The adverbial use of 'seemly' appears in 17th‑century literature, notably in Shakespeare's plays, but has become rare in modern English.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026