adjective
befitting
bih-FIHT-ihng
Befitting (adjective) means Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, role, or occasion. Example: “She was given a send-off befitting a national hero.”
adjective
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Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, role, or occasion.
"She was given a send-off befitting a national hero."
"He behaved with a dignity befitting his position."
How to use befitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFitting or appropriate — the right thing for the situation.
When to use it
Fairly formal; common in ceremonial or literary writing rather than everyday chat.
Common pairings
befitting a hero
a manner befitting
befitting the occasion
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more befitting
- Superlative
- most befitting
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She was given a send-off _____ a national hero.
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Rhymes for befitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
spitting
flitting
slitting
admitting
unwitting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “befitting” mean?
The word “befitting” means suitable or appropriate for a particular person, role, or occasion. In plain terms, fitting or appropriate — the right thing for the situation.
How do you pronounce “befitting”?
“Befitting” is pronounced bih-FIHT-ihng (/bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “befitting” in a sentence?
Here is “befitting” used in a sentence: “She was given a send-off befitting a national hero.”
What part of speech is “befitting”?
“Befitting” is an adjective.
