Befittingly (Adverb)
Meaning
In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; "he was appropriately dressed"; "If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!"; "I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed".
Examples
- The luxurious mansion had a befittingly grand entrance with a high ceiling and crystal chandeliers.
- The professor spoke befittingly about the legendary scientist during the memorial service.
- She was befittingly dressed in a modest black gown for the funeral of her grandmother.
- The prestigious university awarded the young scientist befittingly for her groundbreaking research.
- The mayor spoke befittingly of the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save the trapped family.