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.