seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
「気」 has other readings with different meanings.
spirit; mind; heart
-like nature; -like disposition; -ish temperament
sign; indication; trace; touch; feeling
何か言いたげな顔をしている。
You look like you want to say something.
彼女は寂しげに微笑んだ。
She smiled with a lonely look.
なんだか嬉しげな様子だね。
You seem happy somehow.