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seemly

adjective

according with custom or propriety

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsiːmli

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. according with custom or propriety

    “her becoming modesty”

In context

Example Sentences

her becoming modesty
comely behavior
it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
seemly behavior

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