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becomingattractive and appropriate; suitable or proper

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: attractive and appropriate; suitable or proper

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 어울리는, 적절한, 매력적인

Korean pronunciation: 비**컴**잉

Example Sentences

  • His new mustache is becoming quite the conversation starter at parties.
  • His humble attitude is very becoming of a true leader.
  • She wore a becoming smile that made everyone feel welcome.

becoming

ADJECTIVE

//bɪˈkʌmɪŋ//

attractive and appropriate; suitable or proper

becoming concept
💡 Concept

a woman sits gracefully at her table wearing a perfectly tailored deep blue dress that complements the restaurant's ambiance. She holds her wine glass with elegant poise while engaging in pleasant conversation. Her outfit choice and demeanor match the sophisticated atmosphere around her perfectly. The formal dress looks neither too casual nor overdressed for the refined dining establishment. Other diners at nearby tables glance over with approving looks at how well she fits the upscale environment. A waiter approaches with a smile, clearly impressed by her polished appearance. someone whose appearance and behavior are attractive and perfectly suitable for their surroundings

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbecome
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Old English 'becuman', meaning 'to come to be' or 'to arrive at a state'. The word evolved from the idea of 'coming completely' into a new condition or appearance.

🎵Rhyme

hummingcomingdrumming
humming
coming
drumming

🔗Collocations

becoming behavior
becoming modest
most becoming
becoming a habit
highly becoming

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His new mustache is becoming quite the conversation starter at parties.

His humble attitude is very becoming of a true leader.

She wore a becoming smile that made everyone feel welcome.

😄 Fun example

The becoming of a couch potato from an active athlete was gradual but inevitable.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

suitableappropriatefittingproperattractive

Antonyms

unsuitableinappropriateunattractive

Related

becometransformdevelopevolve

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