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befittingly

[/bɪˈfɪtɪŋli/]
adverb
adequadamente
1. in a manner that is appropriate, suitable, or proper for a particular situation or person
She behaved befittingly at the formal ceremony.
Ela se comportou adequadamente na cerimônia formal.
2. in a way that is fitting or worthy of someone's status or character
The ambassador was befittingly dressed for the state dinner.
O embaixador estava adequadamente vestido para o jantar de estado.
Synonyms
appropriatelysuitablyproperlyfittinglydecently
Antonyms
inappropriatelyunsuitablyimproperlyunfittingly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adequadamente
standard usage
Portugal
convenientemente
alternative formal usage
General
de forma apropriada
descriptive phrase alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

fit the bill
dress for the occasion
play one's part
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