1. appropriate or proper according to accepted standards of behavior or good taste
Usage: formal

Examples

• It would not be seemly to laugh during the funeral service.
• The ambassador maintained a seemly composure throughout the difficult negotiations.
• Her seemly behavior at the formal dinner impressed all the guests.
• The judge reminded the lawyers to conduct themselves in a seemly manner.
• It is seemly to dress appropriately for such an important occasion.
• The children were taught to behave in a seemly way when visiting their grandparents.