- becomingly
- adverb see becoming
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
becomingly
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Becomingly — Be*com ing*ly, adv. In a becoming manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
becomingly — adverb /bɪˈkʌmɪŋli/ In a becoming manner. The pleated skirts she liked were becomingly short … Wiktionary
becomingly — becoming ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of clothing) looking good on someone. 2) decorous; proper. DERIVATIVES becomingly adverb … English terms dictionary
becomingly — adverb in a becoming manner she was becomingly dressed • Derived from adjective: ↑becoming … Useful english dictionary
becomingly — See becoming. * * * … Universalium
becomingly — adv. appropriately, fittingly, aptly, suitably, in a flattering manner … English contemporary dictionary
becomingly — be·com·ing·ly … English syllables
becoming — becomingly, adv. becomingness, n. /bi kum ing/, adj. 1. that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing: a becoming dress; a becoming hairdo. 2. suitable; appropriate; proper: a becoming sentiment. n. 3.… … Universalium
in good taste — becomingly, fittingly, stylishly, elegantly … English contemporary dictionary
becoming — [[t]bɪkʌ̱mɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that is becoming makes the person who is wearing it look attractive. [OLD FASHIONED] Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones. Syn:… … English dictionary
