befitting (Meaning)

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befitting (s)

appropriate to

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of Befit

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Suitable; proper; becoming; fitting.

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.
A befitting apology would have gone a long way toward mending their broken relationship.
The grand opening of the new museum was a befitting occasion to celebrate the arts.
The befitting response to his rude behavior was a dignified silence.
The lavish mansion was a befitting testament to their immense wealth.
The befitting way to commemorate the anniversary of their marriage was a romantic candlelit dinner.
A befitting send-off for the retiring CEO involved a heartfelt speech and a generous severance package.

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

satisfactory, decorous, respectable, acceptable, polite, nice,proper,correct, genteel, formal

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

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.