becoming

be-com-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Flattering a person's appearance; looking attractive on someone.

  2. 2.

    Suitable or appropriate; fitting.

  3. 3.

    In the process of coming to be.

  4. 4.

    Being appropriate for.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ill-becoming — Unsuitable; inappropriate.
  • •
    becoming of — Appropriate to or fitting for.

Related words

Antonyms: unbecoming, unflattering
See also: became, become, becomes, flattering
Synonyms: attractive, fitting, flattering, suitable

Etymology

From Old English becuman ("to become") + -ing.