befitting

American

[bih-fit-ing] / bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

suitable; proper; becoming.

planned with a befitting sense of majesty.

Synonyms:

seemly, apt, fitting, appropriate

Antonyms:

unbecoming, inappropriate, unsuitable

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of befitting

First recorded in 1555–65; befit + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Here the band of vampires led by David is an actual rock band, of a gothic style befitting its members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Jake LaRavia pulled on his black T-shirt to reveal a motto befitting the Lakers’ newest iron man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But his successor Tim Cook came with an aim befitting of his innovative predecessor - to make the best watch in the world.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The mood is tense and uneasy, befitting a number about the precarious state of life on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Sometime this morning, while Fahim and Shomari were moved to the larger and nicer chambers befitting anointed Sons of the Six, he'd be moved to...he realized he wasn’t sure.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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