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Definition of seemliness

seemliness

/ˈsiːm.li.nəs/
seem · li · ness
Adverb:seemlily
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Adjective:seemly
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1

The quality of being proper, fitting, and in accordance with accepted standards of good taste or polite behavior.

Example

"The diplomat conducted the sensitive negotiations with the utmost seemliness and tact."

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• Rhymes for seemliness

• Nearby Words

seem
seeming
seemingly
seemliness
seemly
seep
seepage

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'seemly' (borrowed from Old Norse 'sømiligr', meaning 'becoming' or 'honorable') combined with the native noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seemliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seemliness
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