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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

more befitting comparative, most befitting superlative

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Rhymes for befitting

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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.