Beseemly

/bɪˈsiːmli/ adjective

Appropriate, suitable, proper, and graceful in appearance or behavior; becoming and fitting.

From 'beseem' (verb) plus the adjectival suffix '-ly,' which creates adjectives meaning 'having the quality of.' Similar formations include 'seemly,' 'comely,' and 'homely.' The 'be-' prefix adds emphasis to the root concept.

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