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becoming

[/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/]
adjective
apropriado, adequado, que fica bem
1. attractive and flattering in appearance
That dress is very becoming on you.
Esse vestido fica muito bem em você.
2. suitable or appropriate to a person or thing
Such behavior is not becoming of a teacher.
Tal comportamento não é apropriado para um professor.
3. dignified and proper
She conducted herself in a becoming manner.
Ela se portou de forma dignificante.
Synonyms
flatteringattractivesuitableappropriateproperdignified
Antonyms
unbecomingunflatteringinappropriateunsuitimproper

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apropriado, que fica bem
most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
conveniente, adequado
formal register preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

becoming of someone - appropriate for someone
to be becoming to - to be flattering to
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