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

  • (..) Here. Everything is prepared. - It seems you've won your freedom. - Proximo, are you in danger of becoming a good man? Ha! -Juba. - All enemies of the Emperor die! Open the gates! The Emperor commands! (..)
    2000 Gladiator
  • (..) Now we must go. It won't work. The Emperor knows too much. And as for me, it's becoming dangerous. You will be paid on my return. - I give you my word. Your word? What if you don't return? (..)
    2000 Gladiator