Synonyms for befittingly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a befitting manner
Example sentences
- properly Not everyone is properly rewarded for his efforts.
- appropriately Your big-toe nail is growing back appropriately.
- duly He's the duly elected president of our country.
- suitably After her mother's lecture, Mary looked suitably chastened.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| befittingly | steady | |
| properly | falling | |
| appropriately | rising | |
| duly | falling | |
| suitably | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- duly2
- 5 letters
- fitly
- 8 letters
- properly3, suitably3
- 9 letters
- fittingly3
- 13 letters
- appropriately5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (duly2 = 2 syllables).