adj, name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of sely or silly. alt-of, alternative, obsolete

   "Whereas the poore, the baniſhed, and ſeely ſervants, live often as careleſly and as pleaſantly as the others."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

ridiculousfeatherbrainedsimpleabsurdairheadairheaded

Example

More examples

"Whereas the poore, the baniſhed, and ſeely ſervants, live often as careleſly and as pleaſantly as the others."

Etymology

Spelling variant of Seely.

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