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

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

From Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by Aronson, Sol

So far you have treated me as a friend; but now, sir, it must be different, for to do so any longer would not be seemly.

From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Ignore his claims as she would, Mrs. Ryle felt it would not be seemly to discuss before him Treve's chance of succession.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry