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

In addition, the NHS recommends women who are trying for a baby take folic acid supplements for approximately three months before getting pregnant, and for at least 12 weeks after becoming pregnant.

From BBC

Gabbard went on to represent Hawaii in Congress from 2013 until 2021 - becoming the first Hindu to serve in the House.

From BBC

Becoming a contributor to Fox News, she was vocal on topics such as gender and freedom of speech and became an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump before joining the Republican Party less than a month ago.

From BBC

After becoming economy secretary, he was driven to two European Championship qualifiers against Georgia and Norway in June and November 2023.

From BBC

Janey Rountree, the executive director of UCLA’s California Policy Lab and an advisor on the measure, has tried to address that problem by developing a data-driven strategy to identify people at risk of becoming homeless.

From Los Angeles Times