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Meaning of becoming in English
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/bəˈkəmɪŋ/
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Classifying Adjective
becoming
Definitions
1.
according with custom or propriety
Examples
« her becoming modesty »
« comely behavior »
« it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money »
« a decent burial »
« seemly behavior »
Synonyms
proper
2.
displaying or setting off to best advantage
Examples
« a becoming new shade of rose »
« a becoming portrait »
Synonyms
flattering