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becoming [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ] adj suitable; appropriate n
1. any process of change 2. (Philosophy) (in the philosophy of Aristotle) any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality becomingly adv becomingness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
becoming adjective 1. flattering, pretty, attractive, enhancing, elegant, neat, stylish, graceful, tasteful, well-chosen, comely Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones. flattering ugly, unattractive, unflattering, unbecoming 2. appropriate, right, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, suitable, decent, proper, worthy, in keeping, compatible, befitting, decorous, comme il faut (French), congruous, meet (archaic) This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians. appropriate inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable, improper, unworthy Translations becoming (o.f.) [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ] ADJ 1. (= fetching) [clothes, hairstyle, hat] → favorecedor, sentador(LAm) that dress is very becoming → ese vestido es muy favorecedor → ese vestido te sienta muy bien becoming [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ] adj (= seemly) [behaviour] → convenable, bienséant(e) (= flattering) [clothes] → seyant(e) becoming adj (= suitable, fitting) → schicklich; it’s not becoming (for a lady) to sit like that → es schickt sich (für eine Dame) nicht, so zu sitzen (= flattering) → vorteilhaft, kleidsam; that dress is very becoming → das Kleid steht ihr/dir etc sehr gut becoming [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ] adj (frm) (clothes) → grazioso/a, che dona; (behaviour, language) → adatto/a, che si addice alla situazione How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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