adj. seem·li·er, seem·li·est 1. Conforming to standards of conduct and good taste; suitable: seemly behavior. 2. Of pleasing appearance; handsome. adv. In a seemly manner; suitably. [Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr, fitting; see sem-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] seemli·ness n. |
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