Befitting

Pronunciation: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of befitting

adjective suitable or appropriate for a particular person or occasion

Example Sentences

A1 The simple dress was befitting for the casual party.

A2 Her behavior at the event was befitting of a true lady.

B1 The elegant decor was befitting for a formal dinner.

B2 The grand ceremony was befitting of their achievements.

C1 His eloquent speech was befitting of a seasoned politician.

C2 The extravagant ballroom was befitting of royalty.

Examples of befitting in a Sentence

formal The grandeur of the palace was befitting of a royal family.

informal The fancy dress was befitting for the elegant party.

slang His new car is totally befitting his style.

figurative The peaceful silence was befitting of the serene landscape.

Grammatical Forms of befitting

• past tense: befitted
• plural: befitting
• comparative: more befitting
• superlative: most befitting
• present tense: befits
• future tense: will befit
• perfect tense: has befit
• continuous tense: is befitting
• singular: befitting
• positive degree: befitting
• infinitive: to befit
• gerund: befitting
• participle: befitting

Origin and Evolution of befitting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'befitting' originated from Middle English, specifically from the verb 'befeoten' which means 'to be suitable or proper'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'befitting' has retained its original meaning of being suitable or proper, and is commonly used in modern English to describe something that is appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.