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

  • (..) You called your brother? Leave me alone. Somebody had to take care of that crazy next door... It was becoming intolerable. You don't kill a man, Bobby, because he plays his radio too loud. Calm down! She did not realize and they had more on Ben with or without your neighbor.. (..)
    2016 Café Society
  • (..) Which I completely understand. You know, you'll have to excuse me. I didn't expect a madhouse tonight. We will be in town, - weeks. Oh! And congratulations on becoming a young dad! Aw! Absolutely! Hey Frank, let me have a scotch. Hey Bobby! How's your wife? Oh! Good. She's fine, thank you. (..)
    2016 Café Society