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BECOMING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Becoming.

How to pronounce becoming:

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Becoming - as an adjective satellite

According with custom or propriety

Example: "Her becoming modesty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comelycomme il fautdecorousseemly

Displaying or setting off to best advantage

Example: "A becoming new shade of rose"

Becoming - as a verb

To arrive, come (to a place).

To come about; happen; come into being; arise.

Example: "It hath becomen so that many a man had to sterve."

Begin to be; turn into.

Example: "She became a doctor when she was 25."

To be proper for; to beseem.

Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).

Example: "That dress really becomes you."

Becoming - as a noun

The act or process by which something becomes.

Becoming - as an adjective

Pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful

Decent, respectable

Example Sentences

"She looked stunning in her becoming black dress."
"His becoming smile made everyone feel at ease."
"The becoming shades of blue on the wall created a calming atmosphere."
"He spoke with a becoming confidence that impressed the audience."
"The professor's becoming humility earned him the respect of his students."
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Word Game Points

Is BECOMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, becoming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BECOMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BECOMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, becoming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BECOMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BECOMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, becoming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BECOMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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