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be·com·ing
 becoming
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- pronunciation:
- b
kuh
mIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
beautiful, handsome, lovely, presentable |
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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
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| derivation: |
becomingly (adv.) |
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