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English adjective: becoming | |||
| 1. | becoming according with custom or propriety | ||
| Samples | 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 | comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly | ||
| Similar | proper | ||
| Antonyms | improper | ||
| 2. | becoming displaying or setting off to best advantage | ||
| Samples | A becoming new shade of rose. A becoming portrait. | ||
| Similar | flattering | ||
| Antonyms | uncomplimentary, unflattering | ||
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