How to Pronounce "seemly"
word
ˈsiːmli
SEEM-lee
sˈiːmli
SEEM-lee
Definition
Proper, polite, or appropriate behavior or appearance according to social rules or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsiːmli
British English
sˈiːmli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEEM-lee
UK
SEEM-lee
Listen in Context
It is seemly to arrive on time for the ceremony.
Wearing clean clothes is considered seemly in most places.
He behaved in a seemly way during the meeting.
It's not seemly to shout in a quiet restaurant.