seely

[ see-lee ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. insignificant or feeble; poor.
2. happy; auspicious.
3. good; pious; blessed.
4. foolish; simple-minded.

Other Words From

• seeli·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of seely¹

before 1000; Middle English sely, Old English gesǣlig happy, equivalent to sǣl happiness + -ig -y ¹; cognate with Dutch zalig, German selig; akin to Old Norse sæll, Gothic sēls good, Old English sēl better; silly

Example Sentences

That's what software engineer Blake Seely posted on Twitter after Steve's death.

From The Daily Beast

There are still a thousand things to be thought of, and my maid and I have to do it all, for you know what Aunt Seely is.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Errington was inspecting the contents of a packing-case which had been sent from London by Lady Seely.

From Project Gutenberg

We drove down the Niagara as far as Mrs. Seely's and upset once.

From Project Gutenberg

As the result, Colonel Seely, who had signed the assurance, threatened resignation.

From Project Gutenberg

I do declare, Seely Matthews, with yore free thinkin' an' free speakin', you 're put' nigh a infidel.

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