seemliness
Noun: 1. The quality of being proper, appropriate, or fitting; conformity to accepted standards of good taste, decorum, or manners. It refers to behavior or appearance that is considered suitable and respectful in a given social context. 2. A sense of propriety and consideration for others. It implies a regard for social norms and the feelings of others, often in situations where one must accept the company of others with good grace.
"Seemliness" is a formal noun used to describe the quality of appropriateness, especially in behavior, dress, or speech. It is often discussed in contexts of etiquette, social conduct, and moral propriety. - It is used as an uncountable noun (e.g., "the seemliness of her actions"). - It often appears in discussions evaluating the suitability of behavior for a particular occasion or role.
- The committee questioned the seemliness of holding a celebratory banquet so soon after the tragedy.
- In his role as a judge, he was always mindful of the seemliness of his public conduct.
- There was a debate about the seemliness of the candidate's informal attire at the formal state dinner.
- Her innate sense of seemliness prevented her from making a scene in public.
- "A question of seemliness": Used to introduce a doubt or discussion about whether something is appropriate.
- The journalist raised a question of seemliness regarding the mayor's private meetings with contractors.
- "For the sake of seemliness": Done to maintain an appearance of propriety or to avoid causing offense.
- For the sake of seemliness, they decided to postpone the announcement until after the period of mourning.
- Seemly (adjective): Conforming to propriety or good taste; proper.
- It would not be seemly to argue at a funeral.
- Unseemliness (noun): The quality of being improper or inappropriate.
- The unseemliness of their quarrel embarrassed the other guests.
- Propriety: Conformity to established standards of behavior or manners.
- Decorum: Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
- Decency: Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.
- Appropriateness: The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances.
- Unseemliness: The quality of being improper or inappropriate.
- Impropriety: A failure to observe standards of behavior.
- Indecorum: Lack of decorum; impropriety.
- "Observe the seemilities": To act in accordance with the conventional rules of polite behavior.
- Despite their personal disagreements, the diplomats observed the seemilities during the official reception.
- a sense of propriety and consideration for others
- a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace