Seemly – To behave or dress in a way which is appropriate in the particular circumstances
(Pronounced seem-lee)
To remember the definition of the word seemly, use the following mnemonic:
She seemed to lean (seemly) towards taking on people who suited her clients circumstances.
Or use the following mnemonic:
The seam on her dress tore loudly (seemly) - she had thought close-fitting clothing appropriate for the circumstances, but now she wished she hadn't worn it.
Examples of seemly in a sentence
The teacher explained quietly that throwing a temper tantrum is not seemly behaviour for a college student.
She thought her clothes were seemly, but her parents thought otherwise.
You can act seemly all you want, but I know what you're really like.
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