What does befitting mean?
Befitting means present participle and gerund of befit.
Befitting
/biːˈfɪt.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of befit.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of befit
- Appropriate, becoming.
Example Sentences
But these are not thoughts befitting me; I will endeavour to resign myself cheerfully to death and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world.
Emmanuel Macron joined heady celebrations in the France dressing room, dabbing alongside star midfielder Paul Pogba and delivering a rousing speech to the team after they won the World Cup in a final befitting a thrilling month-long tournament.
He moved with a befitting grace.
At a time when the old have never been more vulnerable and, in many cases, lonely, here is a befitting reminder that the frail souls you see sitting in a semi-circle in a day room on the TV news, their eyes distant and their hair like candy floss, do not necessarily feel as you think they look.
Synonyms for befitting
Antonyms for befitting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more befitting
- most befitting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for befitting?
Common synonyms include appropriate.
What is the opposite of befitting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use befitting in a sentence?
But these are not thoughts befitting me; I will endeavour to resign myself cheerfully to death and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world.
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