n. The property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
n. The result or product of being seemly.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The quality or state of being seemly: comeliness; propriety.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Seemly character, appearance, or bearing; comeliness; grace; beautiful appearance or bearing; fitness; propriety; decency; decorum.
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n. a sense of propriety and consideration for others
Word Usage
"Yet, while on a level with males as to the offer of, and standing in grace (Ga 3: 28), their subjection in point of order, modesty, and seemliness, is to be maintained."