Vocabulary Spotlight
Befitting
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: योग्य या उपयुक्त (Yogya ya upyukt) – Appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or person.
Pronunciation
[bih-fit-ing]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Appropriate – अनुकूल (anukool)
Related Words
Proper – सही (sahi)
Word Origin
“Befitting” English ke “be-” aur “fit” se bana hai. Iska matlab kuch aise hona hai jo kisi situation ya vyakti ke anukool ho.
– “Befitting” comes from the English prefix “be-” and “fit,” indicating suitability or appropriateness.
Word Family
Verb: Befit – उपयुक्त होना (upyukt hona)
Adverb: Befittingly – उपयुक्त रूप से (upyukt roop se)
Usage Examples
1. Yeh dress party ke liye befitting hai.
– This dress is befitting for the party.
2. Uski shakti ke hisaab se uska ye befitting jawab tha.
– His response was befitting of his strength.
Cultural Note
Befitting ka concept India mein izzat aur samman ke hisaab se bhi use hota hai, jaise kisi vyakti ya cheez ka status ke anusar upyukt hona.
In Context
“Befitting” ka istemaal tab hota hai jab koi cheez ya vyakti kisi special occasion, role, ya rank ke liye appropriate lage.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Befitting” ka sabse kareeb synonym kya hai?
“Befitting” shabd ka origin kya hai?