becomingly

With fitting elegance

In a manner that is attractive or appropriate; in a way that flatters or suits someone well.

The word typically describes how someone dresses, behaves, or carries themselves: She was becomingly modest about her achievements.

The adverb is somewhat old-fashioned, more likely encountered in literary contexts than everyday speech.

appropriate

suitably

In fitting manner

seemly · correctly · aptly · respectably · tastefully · conventionally · decently · congruously · harmoniously · acceptably

modest

demurely

In a reserved manner

reservedly · unassumingly · genteelly · primly · virtuously · chastely · decently · unpretentiously · humbly · modestly

attractive

flatteringly

In an overly complimentary way

alluringly · appealingly · handsomely · fetchingly · gracefully · strikingly · radiantly · enchantingly · captivatingly · dazzlingly

Opposites
appropriateness/suitability

becominglyinappropriately

In an unsuitable manner

unsuitably · improperly · unbecomingly · indecorously · unseemly

aesthetic appeal/attractiveness

becominglyunflatteringly

In an unkind manner

unattractively · unbecomingly · garishly · tastelessly · hideously

tastefulness/refinement

becominglygarishly

In tastelessly showy manner

tastelessly · crudely · gaudily · vulgarly · tackily

Phrases
Family

becoming, unbecoming, unbecomingly, unbecomingness

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G