seemly (redirected from seemlier)

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.

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seemly

Adjective

[-lier, -liest] Formal proper or fitting

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

seemly - according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior" becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous proper - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"

Translations

seemly [ˈsiːmlɪ] seem adj → schicklich