Seemly

[compar. SEEMLIER; superl. SEEMLIEST.] [From seem, v. t.; Dan. sömmelig.] Suited to the object, occasion, purpose, or character; suitable; comely; becoming; fit.

Give seemly answer to such persons. Shak.

Suspense of judgment and exercise of charity were safer and seemlier for Christian men than the hot pursuit of these controversies. Hooker.

Synonyms— Becoming; fit; suitable; proper; appropriate; congruous; meet; decent; decorous.

[compar. SEEMLIER; superl. SEEMLIEST.] In a decent or suitable manner.

Suddenly a man before him stood, Not rustic as before, but seemlier clad, As one in city, court, or palace bred. Milton.