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    be·com·ing
    /bəˈkəmiNG/

    adjective

    • 1. (especially of clothing) flattering a person's appearance: "what a becoming dress!"

    noun

    • 1. the process of coming to be something or of passing into a state: "a series of poem sketches in a state of becoming"

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

    The meaning of BECOME is to come into existence. How to use become in a sentence.

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

    to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone: That colour really becomes you. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Phrasal verb. become of someone/something. (Definition of become from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) become | American Dictionary. verb.

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

    becoming. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

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

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › becomeBECOME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Become definition: to come, change, or grow to be (as specified). See examples of BECOME used in a sentence.