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Seemly
seemly
Seemly behaviour or dress is appropriate in the particular circumstances. (OLD-FASHIONED) Self-assertion was not thought seemly in a woman. ADJ
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adjective (seemlier; -est) Etymology: Middle English semely, from Old Norse s?miligr, from s?mr fitting Date: 13th century 1. a. good-looking, handsome b. agreeably fashioned ; attractive 2. conventionally proper ; decorous not ~ to brag about oneself 3. suited to the occasion, purpose, or person ; fit • seemliness noun • ~ adverb ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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adj. (seemlier, seemliest) conforming to propriety or good taste; decorous, suitable. Derivatives seemliness n. Etymology: ME f. ON soemiligr (as SEEM) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. книж. подобающий, приличный, приличествующий it is not seemly to praise oneself —- неприлично себя хвалить it is not seemly that I should go alone —- мне не подобает ходить одной 2. книж. пристойный, благопристойный 3. возв. красивый, ласкающий взор seemly maiden —- прекрасная дева 4. книж. как подобает, приличествует 5. книж. пристойно, благопристойно ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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~ adj old-fashioned suitable for a particular situation or social occasion, according to accepted standards of behaviour (It would be more seemly to keep quiet about it in front of the guests.) (- opposite unseemly) - seemliness n ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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