seemly
UK/'si:mli/US
GREA2
Definitions
adj.
Appropriate and proper in behavior or appearance; fitting for the occasion.
得体的；适当的；合乎礼仪的
adv.
In an appropriate and fitting manner.
得体地；适当地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishseemother
+
lyin the manner of
=seemly
Common Collocations
- 1.seemly behavior得体的举止
- 2.seemly appearance得体的仪表
- 3.[seemly conduct]合宜的行为
- 4.[seemly attire]适当的着装
Example Sentences
- 1.
It is not seemly to argue loudly at a formal dinner.
- 2.
She dressed in a seemly manner for the solemn ceremony.