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becomingly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /bɪˈkʌmɪŋli/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a becoming manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: agreeably, chastely, decently, pleasingly, accordantly, accordingly, appropriately, becomingly, compliantly, conformably, consistently, duly, fitly, properly, rightly, suitably, continently, correctly, decorously, deservingly, dutifully, duteously, meritoriously, modestly, morally, nobly, right-mindedly, righteously, virtuously, worthily

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a becoming manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she was becomingly dressed

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English becoming Middle English -ly English -ly English becomingly From becoming + -ly.