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

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befitting

Decked out in specially-made commemorative kit, Fabian Hurzeler's side produced a performance befitting the occasion.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

The crowd participated too Friday, giving Tucker ovations more befitting a hitter on a heater than one on ice each time he stepped to the plate, where he put up a fight all night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

A devout Christian, Beshara expressed hope that she and her colleagues would lead "a legislative revolution befitting Syria" that would bring all citizens safety after more than 13 years of war.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

This is a film packed with conversation yet light on longueurs, for the director and his cast invest the dense historical speech with an alertness befitting a besieged community.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

“I have determined a punishment befitting his disappointing behavior.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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