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DictionarybecomingAttractive or fitting
adjective

becoming

bi-KUM-ing/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Well suited to a person's appearance or behavior.

The well-fitted jacket is becoming on its wearer, drawing approving smiles.

A tailor adjusts a jacket that suits the wearer so well that nearby friends respond with approving smiles, making becoming visible through attractive fit.
Etymology
becomEnglishto suit, be fitting
+ingEnglishforming a present participle

Here become means “suit” or “be fitting.” Becoming developed from describing what is proper or appropriate to describing what looks well on someone.

In context

iswearenglish1:13
so if something is becoming it looks very nice it looks very attractive and appropriate
🔵 Unbecoming Meaning - Unbecomingly Examples - Becoming Defined - Formal Vocabulary
Geek & Sundry40:38
It's very becoming on you. Really? Yes. I've never worn this sort of hemline before.
The Grim Gala | Pathfinder: Knights of Everflame | Season 2, Episode 3

More examples

  • He wore the jacket in a becoming shade.
  • Her modest response was becoming to the occasion.
  • The new hairstyle was especially becoming.

Forms

becoming

Similar words

flattering
Makes someone look especially good.
appropriate
Fits a situation or standard of conduct.