adj

becoming

bih-KUHM-ihng

adj

Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.

"She wore a becoming dark green dress to the interview."

Appropriate to one's character or position; decent.

"He behaved with a dignity becoming of his office."

How to Use Becoming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSuitable, flattering, or fitting — used of clothing, behavior, or manner.

When to use it

Fairly formal or old-fashioned; more common in written English than everyday speech.

more becoming comparative, becomings plural, most becoming superlative

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She wore a _____ dark green dress to the interview.

From the verb "become" in its older sense of "to suit or befit."

unbecoming

childish unbecoming gaudy

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unbecoming childish gaudy