In a sentence
Six example sentences with becoming, each labelled with its topic.
The portrait shows a becoming modesty in the sitter's posture, hands folded and eyes turned slightly away from the painter.
Art
Victorian etiquette manuals told hosts what was becoming at a dinner table, down to which topics guests could raise.
History
The coach called the handshake line becoming conduct and benched anyone who skipped it after a loss.
Basketball
The senator's quiet concession speech was becoming, and even her opponents praised the grace of it the next morning.
Politics
The judge reminded counsel that shouting at a witness was not becoming conduct in her courtroom.
Law
The soloist's bow to the orchestra before the audience was thought becoming, a gesture older players still admire.
Music
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Found in these word lists
- New General Service List (Browne et al. 2013)Authoritative
- Magoosh GRE 1000Recognized
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