seemly

Definitions

Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous.

Suitable or appropriate for a particular occasion or purpose.

Examples

It did not seemly for him to argue so loudly in such a formal setting.

She dressed in a seemly manner that was appropriate for the solemn occasion.

The committee decided that his behavior was not seemly for a person in his position.

Synonyms

proper decorous appropriate suitable becoming fitting befitting

Antonyms

improper indecorous inappropriate unsuitable unbecoming unfitting indecent