becoming

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adjective

be·​com·​ing bi-ˈkə-miŋ 
bē-
Synonyms of becoming
: suitable, fitting
especially : attractively suitable
becoming modesty
becomingly
bi-ˈkə-miŋ-lē 
bē-
adverb

becoming

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present participle of become

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Examples of becoming in a Sentence

Adjective That jacket is very becoming on you. She's had her hair cut in a becoming new style. She accepted the award with a becoming humility.

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of becoming was in the 15th century

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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/becoming. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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becoming

adjective
be·​com·​ing bi-ˈkəm-iŋ 
: suitable sense 2
also : looking good on a person
a becoming hairdo
becomingly
-iŋ-lē 
adverb
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