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

“While the momentum was strong,” he posted on X, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.”

From BBC

In being named the National League most valuable player on Thursday — becoming only the second player to win an MVP in both leagues — Ohtani completed a summer decorated with an even higher honor.

From Los Angeles Times

Announcing his withdrawal, the 41-year-old said the controversy over his potential nomination "was unfairly becoming a distraction" to the work of the incoming Trump administration.

From BBC

Having the right genes plays an important role in becoming a centenarian, says aging researcher Henne Holstege of Amsterdam University Medical Center.

From Science Magazine

On X, formerly Twitter, the 42-year-old said the debate over his past and fitness for the role "was unfairly becoming a distraction" to the work of the incoming Trump administration.

From BBC