becoming

Definition

  • adjective: causing someone to look attractive
  • adjective: attractively suitable
  • synonyms: decent, decorous, seemly

Examples

  • Though poor, he carried himself with a dignity 'becoming' [='befitting'] a king.

  • She won the election, 'becoming' the first woman to be President of the nation.

  • It's 'becoming' [='getting'] quite cold in the evenings.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What tone? The tone you used just now. I wasn't using a tone. Yes you were. And it was a nasty tone. You're becoming a real chef. I guess she doesn't cook much. Is she good at anything? You're not getting serious with her, are you? You're not leaving me? (..)
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