1. 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 • Syn: comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly • Similar to: proper • Derivationally related forms: seemliness (for: seemly), decorum (for: decorous), decorousness (for: decorous), decency (for: decent), becomingness 2. displaying or setting off to best advantage - a becoming new shade of rose - a becoming portrait • Similar to: flattering • Derivationally related forms: becomingness
