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seemliest

seemliest is the superlative form of seemly.

Meaning of seemly

Adjective

seemly (comparative seemlier, superlative seemliest)

  1. Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
    • His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.
    Synonyms:
    apposite

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Questions about seemliest

What is seemliest the superlative form of?
Seemliest is the superlative form of seemly.

Words near seemliest in the dictionary

  1. seemingly
  2. seemingness
  3. seemings
  4. seemless
  5. seemlier
  6. seemliest
  7. seemlihead
  8. seemlihed
  9. seemlihood
  10. seemlily
  11. seemliness

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