seem·ly (sēm'lē)
adj., -li·er, -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.]

seemliness seem'li·ness n.

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