be seemly

Example Sentences

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Would it be seemly to have a moment of silence for the Iraqi corpses?

From Time Magazine Archive

I wanted to tell him that I would miss him, but I didn’t think saying such a thing would be seemly.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

It would be seemly that he should come; but the opening of the will would not be a pleasant hour for him.

From The Bertrams by Trollope, Anthony

I love the girl he said to himself and she must be mine but I somehow feel I can not propose in London it would not be seemly in the city of London.

From The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

"Nay, that would not be seemly," answered his father, gently.

From Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by Aronson, Sol