Malapropos and Seemly

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Malapropos adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: a newscaster's malapropos attempt at humor upon the death of a beloved figure

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Seemly is an antonym for malapropos.

Seemly adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Malapropos is an antonym for seemly.

Nearby Word: seeming

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Seemly and Malapropos. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/seemly

Malapropos & Seemly. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/seemly>.

Seemly or Malapropos. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/seemly.

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