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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
becoming
When used as an adjective to describe behavior, this word carries a strong sense of social propriety and moral expectation. It is often used in the negative to criticize someone for acting beneath their station or failing to meet the standards of their professional or social role.
In the context of appearance, it describes how a garment or color enhances the wearer's looks. While "attractive" describes the object itself, "becoming" specifically describes the harmonious relationship between the object and the person wearing it.
As a noun, the term is primarily used in philosophical or formal contexts to describe the transition from one state of existence to another. It emphasizes the fluid process of change rather than a static result.
Meanings
Appropriate or suitable for a particular person, situation, or social status.
Such behavior is not becoming of a professional athlete.
Examples
The becoming of a butterfly is a miracle of nature.