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

  • (..) That was quite a fall. Happy birthday, Nickie. What is this? It's your birthday present. I had to do something. You were becoming such an asshole. Ladies and gentlemen. My brother, Nicholas Van Orton. Amazing. I just wanted to tell you. Great job. This was the best ever. (..)
    1997 The Game