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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-fit-ing]
- /bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-fit-ing]
- /bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of befittingly word
- adjective befittingly suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty. 1
- adverb befittingly In a befitting manner. 0
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Origin of befittingly
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; befit + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Befittingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
befittingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
befittingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for befittingly
adv befittingly
- justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
- perfectly — in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree: to sing an aria perfectly.
- rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
Antonyms for befittingly
adv befittingly
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- mistakenly — wrongly conceived, held, or done: a mistaken antagonism.
- wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
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