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

  • (..) I remember every detail. The Germans wore gray, you wore blue. Yes. I put that dress away. When the Germans march out, I'll wear it again. You're becoming quite human. I suppose we have to thank you for that. Ilsa, I don't wish to be the one to say it, but it's late. So it is. We have a curfew (..)
    1942 Casablanca