befittingly

Meanings

• adjective

  Suitable or proper in the particular circumstances; fitting.

• adjective

  Proper, becoming, or seemly.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with befittingly
befittedly , deftly , leftly , rightly

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Variants

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befitting , befittingly

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Etymology

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From old English beftian 'to prepare, make ready'. The past participle befitted was used to mean 'suitable, becoming'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'befittingly' is often used in legal contexts to describe the behavior that is expected of a party in a lawsuit.

2. In the Bible, the term 'befittingly' is used in the book of Ecclesiastes to describe the appropriate time and place for various actions.

3. The word 'befittingly' is sometimes used in sports to describe a player's performance that is appropriate for the situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. propriety: A behavior or manner considered appropriate, especially in social situations.

2. decorum: The observance of proper behavior, especially in formal situations.

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Culture

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The word 'befittingly' has been used in literature and poetry to describe actions or words that are appropriate for a particular situation. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth urges her husband to act 'befittingly' when he becomes king.

How to Memorize "befittingly"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Befittingly begins with B, so be sure to act properly.'

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