The difference between Becoming and Flattering
When used as nouns, becoming means the act or process by which something becomes, whereas flattering means the action of the verb to flatter.
When used as adjectives, becoming means pleasingly suitable, whereas flattering means attractive or good-looking.
check bellow for the other definitions of Becoming and Flattering
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Becoming as a verb:
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Becoming as a noun (chiefly, philosophy):
The act or process by which something becomes.
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Becoming as an adjective:
pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous
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Becoming as an adjective:
decent, respectable
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Flattering as an adjective:
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
Examples:
"The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure."
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Flattering as a verb:
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Flattering as a noun:
The action of the verb to flatter.
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Flattering as a noun:
Instances of flattery.