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

  • (..) No doubt. But I'm sure that Princess Betsy can wait for you. Yes, in fact, I don't think I will go to Betsy's. You're caught. I'm afraid I'm becoming quite ridiculous. Now, there's a phenomenon. Look, Anna's shadow has arrived before Anna. I'm Anna's friend. But all this making up (..)
    2012 Anna Karenina