befitting Synonyms

befitting Meaning

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befitting (s)

appropriate to

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befitting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Befit

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befitting (a.)

Suitable; proper; becoming; fitting.

befitting Sentence Examples

  1. The befitting punishment for such a heinous crime is imprisonment without parole.
  2. The tuxedo was the most befitting attire for the formal banquet.
  3. Her modest demeanor was befitting of a true lady.
  4. The award ceremony was a befitting tribute to the achievements of the honorees.
  5. A befitting apology would have gone a long way toward mending their broken relationship.
  6. The grand opening of the new museum was a befitting occasion to celebrate the arts.
  7. The befitting response to his rude behavior was a dignified silence.
  8. The lavish mansion was a befitting testament to their immense wealth.
  9. The befitting way to commemorate the anniversary of their marriage was a romantic candlelit dinner.
  10. A befitting send-off for the retiring CEO involved a heartfelt speech and a generous severance package.

FAQs About the word befitting

appropriate toof Befit, Suitable; proper; becoming; fitting.

polite, nice,proper, acceptable, satisfactory, decorous, respectable, elegant, adequate, decent

unacceptable, unbecoming, unacceptable, indelicate, indecent, informal, incorrect, unsatisfactory, inappropriate, inappropriate

The befitting punishment for such a heinous crime is imprisonment without parole.

The tuxedo was the most befitting attire for the formal banquet.

Her modest demeanor was befitting of a true lady.

The award ceremony was a befitting tribute to the achievements of the honorees.