seemly Meaning & Definition
What Does Seemly Mean?
As an adjective, seemly means Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming. As an adverb, it means Appropriately, fittingly.
Seemly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsiːmli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | comely, proper and decent |
| Antonyms | unseemly |
| Comparative / superlative | seemlier, seemliest |
Seemly Definition (Adjective)
- Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
Seemly as an Adverb
- Appropriately, fittingly.
Synonyms of Seemly
Seemly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Seemly
Seemly in a Sentence
His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
Word Forms & Grammar
seemly (comparative seemlier, superlative seemliest)
seemly (comparative more seemly, superlative most seemly)
Words That Rhyme With Seemly
Origin of Seemly
From Middle English semly, semely, semelich, from Old Norse sœmiligr (“seemly”); equivalent to seem + -ly. Cognate with Icelandic sæmilegur (“seemly, passable”), Danish sømmelig (“seemly”).
How Do You Say Seemly?
The standard pronunciation of seemly is //ˈsiːmli//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seemly
Is seemly an adjective or an adverb?
Seemly is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb.
What is another word for seemly?
Words with a similar meaning to seemly include comely, proper and decent. See the full list of seemly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of seemly?
The opposite of seemly is unseemly.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of seemly?
The comparative form is seemlier and the superlative form is seemliest.