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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-seem]
- /bɪˈsim/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-seem]
- /bɪˈsim/
Definitions of beseeming word
- verb with object beseeming to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman. 1
- verb without object beseeming to be suitable or fitting. 1
- noun beseeming (Obsolete (No longer in use)) appearance; look; garb. 0
- noun beseeming (Obsolete (No longer in use)) comeliness. 0
- verb beseeming present participle of beseem. 0
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Origin of beseeming
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, beseem is from the Middle English word bisemen. See be-, seem
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Parts of speech for Beseeming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beseeming popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
beseeming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beseeming
adj beseeming
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- becoming — A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that is becoming makes the person who is wearing it look attractive.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
verb beseeming
- befit — If something befits a person or thing, it is suitable or appropriate for them.
- suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- beseem — to be suitable for; befit
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
Antonyms for beseeming
adj beseeming
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
verb beseeming
- anger — Anger is the strong emotion that you feel when you think that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way.
- disappoint — to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- frustrate — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
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