befitting

adjective
UK: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
US: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/

  1. Suitable or appropriate for someone or something; proper.

    1. She wore a dress befitting the occasion. [ ] [ ]
    2. A grand celebration is befitting his achievements in the field of medicine. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

suitable proper fitting becoming right apt appropriate
befitting verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'befit,' meaning to be suitable or appropriate for.

    1. He is befitting his role as a leader. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was befitting a queen with her grace and charm at the ceremony. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "befitting" is /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "befitting": suitable, proper, fitting, becoming, right, apt, appropriate.

Example usage of "befitting": "She wore a dress befitting the occasion.". More examples on the page.