seemly

• Adjetivo culto ou literário que significa conveniente, adequado ou apropriado ao comportamento, à aparência ou às circunstâncias; também pode indicar decoro e respeitabilidade social.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning appropriate, proper, or fitting in behavior or appearance.

1. Proper or appropriateB2formal

   Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or good taste; suitable for the situation.

   Adequado

   • Her behavior at the formal dinner was quite seemly.
   • It is not seemly to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
   • He made a seemly apology for his mistake.

   Sinônimosappropriateaptcorrectdecentdecorousfittingmeetproperrightsuitable

   Antônimosimproperinappropriateindecorousunfittingunseemly