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• present participle of befit.

befitting

American  

[bih-fit-ing] / bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

1. suitable; proper; becoming.

   planned with a befitting sense of majesty.

   Synonyms:

   seemly, apt, fitting, appropriate

   Antonyms:

   unbecoming, inappropriate, unsuitable

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Other Word Forms

• befittingness
  noun
• unbefitting
  adjective
• well-befitting
  adjective
• befittingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of befitting

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

Example Sentences

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befitting

It’s a trajectory that the immensely appealing, rollicking documentary “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” tracks with a vitality and purpose befitting its subject.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

The billionaire singer and three-time Super Bowl champion, both 36, have kept fans guessing, but media reports describe an over-the-top celebration befitting one of the world's most famous musicians.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

It was befitting of an important office job, with only the lightest indicators of riches and omnipotence.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

In March, Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the show "will be a historic moment for the Fifa World Cup, befitting the biggest sporting event in the world".

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Over the years, people had occasionally sought to employ Colin in a manner befitting his talents.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green