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Definition of: seemly
(sēm′lē) adjective ·li·er, ·li·est
Befitting the proprieties; becoming; proper; decorous; suited to the occasion. See synonyms under BECOMING.
—adverb Becomingly; decently; appropriately. [<ON sæmiligr honorable, becoming <sæmr fitting]
—seem′li·ness noun
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