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
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Like all birthdays, the nation’s is an origin defining that to which one belongs, and so July 4 is a befitting day to examine our national identity and identity crisis.—Mark Kremer, National Review, 5 July 2025 With a bedroom blanketed in leopard-print carpet, the unit felt quite befitting of the Italian businessman.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2025 In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 May 2025 In true Rihanna fashion, the singer-slash-mogul arrived after just about everyone else in an outfit more befitting of the theme than most: a pinstriped suit morphed into a maxi dress, complete with a cropped blazer and separate collar and tie.—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for befitting
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