becoming

[ bih-kuhm-ing ]

adjective

1. that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing:

   a becoming dress; a becoming hairdo.

   Synonyms: comely

2. suitable; appropriate; proper:

   a becoming sentiment.

   Synonyms: fitting, seemly, congruous, decorous, right, apt, fit, meet

noun

1. any process of change.
2. Aristotelianism. any change involving realization of potentialities, as a movement from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality.

becoming

/ bɪˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. suitable; appropriate

noun

1. any process of change
2. (in the philosophy of Aristotle) any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality

Derived Forms

• beˈcomingly, adverb
• beˈcomingness, noun

Other Words From

• be·coming·ly adverb
• be·coming·ness noun
• well-be·coming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of becoming¹

First recorded in 1555–65; become + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

It has proved to be a runaway success, with Sony's four home consoles prior to the PlayStation 5 each becoming one of the top ten best-selling gaming machines in history.

From BBC

Relaxing in a conference room at The Times in mid-November, he takes a moment to reflect on becoming part of awards-season speculation by playing three very different characters.

From Los Angeles Times

Driven by rapid advances in technology and the ever-growing influence of the digital landscape, the art of caring for the physical body and the digital world are becoming increasingly intertwined.

From Science Daily

The case has long drawn huge interest - becoming the subject of major police appeals, true crime books and a hit podcast.

From BBC

“He was adored by his friends, family, and community, who all cherished the incredible person he was becoming.”

From Los Angeles Times