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

  • (..) - Yeah. - But only one of us was listening. - No, I was listening. I mean, that's why I'm doing this, to prove that I can handle it. - I'm not becoming a dark beast, right? - But that's not the point. Most women would thank a guy for that, but you're treating me like a common criminal. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15