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Definition of Becomingly
1. Adverb. In a becoming manner. "She was becomingly dressed"
Definition of Becomingly
1. adv. In a becoming manner.
Definition of Becomingly
1. Adverb. In a becoming manner. ¹
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Definition of Becomingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Becomingly
Literary usage of Becomingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annals of the American Pulpit: Or, Commemorative Notices of Distinguished by William Buell Sprague (1858)
"But, until fully convinced, he was becomingly tenacious of his opinion. "
The unavoidable consciousness of native power made him bold and enterprising. ..."
2. Works by Jean Calvin, Calvin translation society (1848)
"... and, eventually, what barbarism will be incurred, if we do not preserve dignity
in the Church, by conducting ourselves honourably and becomingly? ..."
3. Posthumous Memoirs of Karoline Bauer: From the German by Karoline Bauer (1884)
"... She was always attired appropriately and becomingly, both on the stage and in
society. Only once did I see Mdlle. Mars in a positively absurd costume, ..."
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