Seemly Sentence Examples

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  • Nor are they revealed universally, but in a seemly way.

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  • Even more striking is the fact that in civilized countries what is permitted at certain times is forbidden at others; a woman will expose far more of her person at night, in the ballroom or theatre, than would be considered seemly by day in the street; and a bathing costume which would be thought modest on the beach would meet with reprobation in a town.

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  • The furnishings are a simple, late 18th century affair, painted in a seemly manner in recent years.

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  • His private life was grave and seemly, his court did not sin by luxury or extravagance.

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