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

  • (..) Well, what if he doesn't show up and I file a report... saying he wasn't here and he goes back to jail? Lt won't be on my conscience. Now becoming true Okay. Fine. What's up? Thanks. Fuck, that's good. So how's your lady? (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting