English Explanatory Dictionary

seemliness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
  2. The result or product of being seemly.

Word forms

seemliness seemlinesses

Etymology

From Middle English semelynes, semlynesse, equivalent to seemly + -ness.

Synonyms

honor propriety uprightness angelicality angelicalness angelicity angelicness decency godliness honesty integrity probity rectitude righteousness rightfulness saintlikeness saintliness seemlihood seemliness virtuousness

Antonyms

unseemliness
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