befitting

adjective

be·​fit·​ting bi-ˈfi-tiŋ 

bē-

1

: suitable, appropriate

2

: proper, decent

befittingly

bi-ˈfi-tiŋ-lē 

bē-

adverb

Synonyms of befitting

• proper
• polite
• respectable
• acceptable
• satisfactory
• decorous
• nice

Examples of befitting in a Sentence

many voters feel that the womanizing governor has not acted in a befitting manner for someone who serves as the state's chief executive

a befitting reply to a civil question

Recent Examples on the Web

Regardless, Codex Micro may actually be a befitting first hardware product, as Codex has grown into one of OpenAI’s biggest bets. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Many viewers agree that the iconic ‘90s sitcom Seinfeld ended in a way that wasn’t entirely befitting of the show. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

The baby blue number was a bold choice for a wedding guest dress, but very befitting to Euphoria's signature style. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026

There is also a sense from that source that Carvajal could have behaved in a way more befitting of a captain at times. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for befitting

• acquitting
• admitting
• committing
• emitting
• omitting
• outfitting
• outwitting
• permitting
• refitting
• remitting
• submitting
• transmitting