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becoming

be·com·ing

becoming

 
pronunciation:
b kuh mIng
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: pleasing or attractive.
He found their daughter very becoming and hoped to see her again.That dress looks like nothing on the hanger, but it is quite becoming on you.
synonyms:
attractive, comely, handsome
antonyms:
unbecoming
similar words:
cute, pretty
definition 2: flattering or showing off to advantage (often fol. by "to").
That color looks bad on me, but it is very becoming to you.I don't think her severe hairstyle is becoming to her face.
synonyms:
flattering
definition 3: suitable or proper in behavior.
He addresses his elders with a becoming deference.Your behavior is not becoming of a gentleman.
synonyms:
befitting
antonyms:
unbecoming, unbefitting
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part of speech: noun
definition: any change, considered as a process.
The book is about the becoming of a president.
similar words:
change, conversion, evolution, growth, metamorphosis, transformation, transition
derivation: becomingly (adv.)