BECOMING


Meaning of BECOMING in English

1.

A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that is ~ makes the person who is wearing it look attractive. (OLD-FASHIONED)

Softer fabrics are much more ~ than stiffer ones.

= fetching

ADJ: usu v-link ADJ

~ly

Her dress was of blue silk, quite light, and ~ly open at the neck.

ADV

2.

Behaviour that is ~ is appropriate and proper in the circumstances.

This behaviour is not any more ~ among our politicians than it is among our voters.

= appropriate

ADJ: usu v-link ADJ

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