becoming on — looking attractive on someone; suitable or appropriate for someone's appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: looking attractive on someone; suitable or appropriate for someone's appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- That pink hair color is surprisingly becoming on him, even though he's a tough guy.
- The formal suit was very becoming on the young intern at the business meeting.
- Mom said the clown costume was becoming on me, but I think she was just being nice.
becoming on
ADJECTIVE[/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ ɑːn/]
looking attractive on someone; suitable or appropriate for someone's appearance
As midnight is becoming on, the old clockmaker lights one final candle in his shop.
Humming while trying on, see how becoming it's coming!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Becoming on derives from the present participle form of become, an Old English verb meaning 'to come to be' or 'to happen'. The verb evolved to convey the sense of 'to suit' or 'to befit', eventually functioning as an adjective when paired with the preposition on to indicate something is suitable or appropriate for a particular person or situation.
Breakdown
become (Old English becuman, 'to come to be') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or quality) + on (preposition indicating the object or recipient of the suitability).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“That pink hair color is surprisingly becoming on him, even though he's a tough guy.”
“The formal suit was very becoming on the young intern at the business meeting.”
“Mom said the clown costume was becoming on me, but I think she was just being nice.”
“The vintage glasses were quite becoming on the librarian.”
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