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单词 becoming
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becoming

Switzerland was the primary choice, attracting almost fifty per cent of the business, although Cyprus was becoming increasingly popular.His eyesight was worsening daily; he was becoming the Mr. Magoo of butchers.
(adjective) 
Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones.
Synonyms
flattering
It wasn't a very flattering photograph.
pretty
She's a charming and pretty girl.
attractive
We are often drawn to attractive people.
enhancing
elegant
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.
neat
He had the neat movements of a dancer.
stylish
graceful
Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.
tasteful
The decor is tasteful and restrained.
well-chosen
comely (old-fashioned)
She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair.
Opposites
ugly
,
unattractive
,
unflattering
,
unbecoming
(adjective) 
Definition
suitable or appropriate
This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians.
Synonyms
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
right
Make sure you approach it in the right way.
seemly
It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together.
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
correct
They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
decent
After a decent interval they invited their new neighbours round for dinner.
proper
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
worthy
in keeping
compatible
Free enterprise, he argued, was compatible with Russian values and traditions.
befitting
decorous
The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression.
comme il faut (French)
congruous
meet (archaic)
Opposites
inappropriate
,
unfit
,
unsuitable
,
improper
,
unworthy

Additional synonyms

in the sense of attractive
Definition
appealing to the senses or mind
We are often drawn to attractive people.
Synonyms
seductive,
charming,
tempting,
interesting,
pleasing,
pretty,
fair,
beautiful,
inviting,
engaging,
likable or likeable,
lovely,
winning,
sexy (informal),
pleasant,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
glamorous,
gorgeous (informal),
magnetic,
cute,
irresistible,
enticing,
provocative,
captivating,
beguiling,
alluring,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing,
hot (informal),
fit (British, informal),
lush (slang)
in the sense of comely
Definition
good-looking
She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair.
Synonyms
good-looking,
pretty,
fair,
beautiful,
attractive,
lovely,
handsome,
blooming,
cute,
graceful,
becoming,
pleasing,
wholesome,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
buxom,
fit (British, informal)
in the sense of compatible
Definition
consistent
Free enterprise, he argued, was compatible with Russian values and traditions.
Synonyms
consistent,
in keeping,
consonant,
congenial,
congruent,
reconcilable,
congruous,
accordant,
agreeable

Nearby words of
becoming

  • beckon
  • become
  • become of something or someone
  • becoming
  • bed
  • bed down
  • bedaub

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becoming

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  • become of something or someone

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