SEEMLY

seemly. Seemly, a. comely, becoming, decent, proper, fit

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Seem″ly (?), a. [Compar.Seemlier (�); superl. Seeliest.] [[Icel. s�miligr, fr. s�mr becoming, fit; akin to samr same, E. same; the sense being properly, the same or like, hence, fitting. See Seem, v. i.]] Suited to the object, occasion, purpose, or character; suitable; fit; becoming; comely; decorous. He had a seemly nose. Chaucer. I am a woman, lacking wit To make a seemly answer to such persons. Shak. Suspense of judgment and exercise of charity were safer and seemlier for Christian men than the hot pursuit of these controversies. Hooker. Syn. — Becoming; fit; suitable; proper; appropriate; congruous; meet; decent; decorous.