becomingness

Example Sentences

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Poem to Phyllis, congratulating her on the becomingness of her Easter hat.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2019

She forgot even the exceeding becomingness of a new way in which she had dressed her hair.

From The Debtor A Novel by Stevens, William Dodge

They selected bits of fine taste here, they made an elegant costume of no particular style, and Irene was struck with what she knew would be its becomingness.

From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

Nay, rather suitability, harmony, becomingness, unobtrusiveness, fitness for the place and person are the qualities that make it perfect.

From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.

There is a becomingness in all the actions of pure and holy love.

From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Orr, Charles Ebert