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

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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
  • According to a Newsweek article, simple gestures like being polite to airline staff can significantly improve a travel experience.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Ahead of Trump’s swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, he and Melania Trump are expected to be greeted at the White House by Joe and Jill Biden, who will then bring them inside for some tea or coffee and perhaps some polite conversation.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of polite
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  • It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
  • As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Under proper care, and after plenty of rest, she’s been able to manage her symptoms well enough to return to work and a mostly normal life.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • There has long been a clamour among the fans for him to be given a proper run in the team, for many reasons.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of attractive
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  • Aside from a series of gruesome martyr scenes frescoed on the interior wall of the second ring in the late 16th century, the décor reflects late Imperial taste for decorous abstraction and costly materials.
    David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • They’re totally fictionalized and, in their own way, the intrusive projections of what Morgan might’ve thought happened between the two, but what he’s imagined is decorous and dramatically unsatisfying.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 July 2024
Definition of decorous
Adjective
  • Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of handsome
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  • The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.
    Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of respectable
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  • Fortunately, Amazon’s fashion department is packed with pretty winter dresses that don’t sacrifice comfort for style.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Trust us, Globes producers: This kind of blather is far more likely to make viewers turn the channel than watching pretty people walk past other pretty people for a few seconds.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of pretty
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