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    [Adjective]  | "seem*ly" | \ ˈsēm-lē \


    1: good-looking, handsome

    2: agreeably fashioned : attractive

    3: conventionally proper : decorous


    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr fitting;

    [Adjective]  | "seemly" 


    1: following the established traditions of refined society and good taste;


      * e.g., " ... it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views "





    2: very pleasing to look at;


      * e.g., " ... a young man of seemly appearance, robust health, and keen intelligence "





     [ "seemly person" ]

    1: "Seemly person", in Brazilian Portuguese, is a person who agrees with the ethical and moral norms of society. Who acts with honesty; worthy, honorable, honest.

      * e.g.,  ... The simplest "seemly person" I know is George Washington on the dollar bill... 

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