Antonyms for becoming
bɪˈkʌm ɪŋbe·com·ing

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1. becoming

   That is becoming in dress which suits the complexion, figure, and other qualities of the wearer, so as to produce on the whole a pleasing effect. That is decent which does not offend modesty or propriety. That is suitable which is adapted to the age, station, situation, and other circumstances of the wearer; coarse, heavy boots are suitable for farm-work; a juvenile style of dress is not suitable for an old lady. In conduct much the same rules apply. The dignity and gravity of a patriarch would not be becoming to a child; at a funeral lively, cheery sociability would not be decorous, while noisy hilarity would not be decent; sumptuous display would not be suitable for a poor person. Fit is a compendious term for whatever fits the person, time, place, occasion, etc.; as, a fit person; a fit abode; a fit place. Fitting, or befitting, is somewhat more elegant, implying a nicer adaptation. Meet, a somewhat archaic word, expresses a moral fitness; as, meet for heaven. Compare BEAUTIFUL.

   Antonyms:
   awkward, ill-becoming, ill-fitting, improper, indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable

   Synonyms:
   befitting, beseeming, comely, congruous, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, graceful, meet, neat, proper, seemly, suitable, worthy

   Preposition:
   The dress was becoming to the wearer. Such conduct was becoming in him.

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1. becoming

   Antonyms:
   unbeseeming, unseemly, uncomely, unbecoming, unbefitting, ungraceful, indecent, unsuitable, unimproving, derogatory

   Synonyms:
   beseeming, neat, fit, proper, decorous, comely, seemly, befitting, graceful, decent, suitable, improving

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1. becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemlyadjective

   according with custom or propriety

   "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"

   Antonyms:
   uncomplimentary, improper, unflattering

   Synonyms:
   comme il faut, fair, bonnie, adequate, comely, bonny, enough, nice, decorous, sightly, seemly, decent

2. becomingadjective

   displaying or setting off to best advantage

   "a becoming new shade of rose"; "a becoming portrait"

   Antonyms:
   unflattering, uncomplimentary, improper

   Synonyms:
   seemly, comely, comme il faut, decorous, decent

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1. becomingadjective

   Antonyms:
   unbecoming

   Synonyms:
   appropriate, fit, seemly, befitting, comely

How to use becoming in a sentence?

1. Euromonitor International:

   The tastes of Chinese consumers are developing and more of them are becoming more accustomed to Western food culture, with the rapid expansion of fast food chains such as Pizza Hut and McDonalds, the majority of Chinese people have already tasted cheese and have found they are able to accept it.

2. Harrison Fleming:

   I'm struggling to identify a clear direction at the moment but, I'm becoming increasingly bearish due to non-OPEC supply and softening global demand, i don't see any resolution to the Middle East tensions in the near term... I do see this theme providing more of an excuse for oil to remain trading in a range for the next month or two.

3. Tivon Feeley:

   I think people know about the pest, I think they’re just now becoming aware of how serious this pest is going to be.

4. Nancy Reagan:

   I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated, i talk to people. They tell me things. And if something is about to become a problem, I'm not above calling a staff person and asking about it. I'm a woman who loves her husband and I make no apologies for looking out for his personal and political welfare.

5. Pep Guardiola:

   It is more difficult [ to win the Premier League ], there are lots of weeks, games, struggles with injuries and bad moments, tough opponents.Pep Guardiola has guided Manchester City to three Premier League titles since becoming the club's manager. {.

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