Meaning & Definition of Becoming in English
English⟶
Becoming
/bɪkəmɪŋ/
adjective
1. According with custom or propriety
- "Her becoming modesty"
- "Comely behavior"
- "It is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"
- "A decent burial"
- "Seemly behavior"
synonym:
- becoming,
- comely,
- comme il faut,
- decent,
- decorous,
- seemly
2. Displaying or setting off to best advantage
- "A becoming new shade of rose"
- "A becoming portrait"
synonym:
- becoming
Examples of using
The need for more foreign language teachers here is becoming urgent.
Mary presented a provocative thesis: "Slang is becoming the new English."
I'm becoming forgetful.