befittingly
- adverb
- /bɪˈfɪtɪŋli/
:
apropiadamente
- At the awards ceremony, he spoke befittingly, expressing gratitude and humility in front of the crowd.
Examples
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The speaker addressed the audience befittingly, adapting his tone and language to match the importance of the ceremony.
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This, however, does not lead Herzfeld to recast the model befittingly to a world order that is substantially different from the twentieth-century nation-state system.
Academic text (2010) -
I glance in the long mirror near the elevator and feel reassured that any TV camera trained on the official box will find me befittingly attired and groomed.
Fiction book (1992) -
She dressed befittingly for the formal event, wearing an elegant gown that fit the occasion.
Synonyms
686
1.0
To do something in the right way
120
3.5
In a suitable way for the situation
44
4.6
In the correct or expected way for a situation
31
3.7
In a way that fits the situation
20
2.7
In a proper and respectful way
14
3.0
In a way that fits the situation
9
3.9
In a way that is right for the situation
1
8.3
In a proper way for the situation
1
6.2
In a way that is related to the subject being discussed
In a way that suits the situation
In a carefully chosen and pleasant way that fits the situation
Antonyms
How Appropriate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Befittingly comes from the small parts be- and fitting, and the word fit means 'suitable' or 'right'. So, to act befittingly is to do something 'in a way that fits' the situation.