Synonyms for

Becoming

Verb / bɪˈkʌmɪŋ / Another word for becoming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

attractive or appropriate for someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fitting appropriate suitable apt

Informal

right okay cool neat

Literary

fitting meet apt

Antonyms

unbecoming inappropriate unsuitable indecorous unseemly improper

Common collocations

  • becoming increasingly
  • becoming a problem
  • becoming more difficult
  • becoming a reality
  • becoming a habit
  • becoming apparent
  • becoming clear

Word family

verb become
adjective becoming

Usage note

As an adjective, 'becoming' means attractive or pleasing in appearance. It is often used to describe clothing or a person's demeanor. It is not to be confused with the verb 'become', which means to come into existence or to turn into something else.

Example sentences

  1. The new haircut is becoming on her.
  2. The colors of the room are becoming to the furniture.
  3. His behavior was becoming of a gentleman.
  4. The teacher's patience was becoming to her profession.
  5. The restaurant's decor was becoming of its cuisine.

Quotes

  • The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose. - John Mason Brown
  • The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • I am a slow walker, but I never walk back. - Abraham Lincoln

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