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    becoming
    /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. (of clothing) looking good on someone: "what a becoming dress!"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › becomingBecoming Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BECOMING is suitable, fitting; especially : attractively suitable. How to use becoming in a sentence.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › becomingBECOMING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Becoming definition: that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing. See examples of BECOMING used in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBECOME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BECOME definition: 1. to start to be: 2. to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone: 3. to…. Learn more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › becomingBecoming - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ IPA guide. Something that's becoming is charming, or looks good. It's a compliment — or a sales tactic — if a salesperson gushes, "That dress is so becoming on you!" Clothing that's becoming is well-suited to the person wearing it, flattering him and making him look great.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBECOMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BECOMING definition: 1. used to say that something is attractive and suits the person wearing or doing it: 2. used to…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBECOMING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'becoming' becoming. (bɪkʌmɪŋ ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that is becoming makes the person who is wearing it look attractive. [old-fashioned] Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbecome verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of become verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › becomingBecoming - definition of becoming by The Free Dictionary

    Define becoming. becoming synonyms, becoming pronunciation, becoming translation, English dictionary definition of becoming. adj. 1. Appropriate, suitable, or proper. 2. Pleasing or attractive to the eye. be·com′ing·ly adv. be·com′ing·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishbecoming adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of becoming adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBECOME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    In 1823 Honduras became a part of the United Provinces of Central America. [VERB noun] Synonyms: come to be, develop into, be transformed into, grow into More Synonyms of become. 2.verb [no passive, no cont] If something becomes someone, it makes them look attractive or it seems right for them.