Seemliness

seem·ly  (sml)

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.

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[Middle English semely, from Old Norse smiligr, from smr, fitting; see sem-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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seemli·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

seemliness - a sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace" grace correctitude, properness, propriety - correct or appropriate behavior unseemliness - a lack of consideration for others