well-befittingadj.

Brit.

/ˌwɛlbᵻˈfɪtɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌwɛlbəˈfɪdɪŋ/,

/ˌwɛlbiˈfidɪŋ/

Forms: see well adv. and n.⁴ and befitting adj.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., befitting adj.

Etymology: < well adv. + befitting adj.In quot. 1603 ultimately translating ancient Greek ἡρμοσμένος, medio-passive present participle of ἁρμόζειν to fit together, arrange (see harmony n.).

Now somewhat rare.

Very suitable, becoming, or proper.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > fitting or proper > very

well-beseeminga1492

well-becoming1530

well-befitting1603

1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 1259 The Harmonique skill conteineth the knowledge of intervals, compositions, sounds, notes and mutations of that kinde which is named Hermosmenon [Fr. Hermosmenon; Gk. τοῦ ἡρμοσμένου], that is to say, well befitting and convenient.

1655 S. Lennard tr. J. P. Perrin Matchlesse Crueltie sig. Sss3 The Priests..hauing no resemblance of the well-befitting humilitie of the true Pastors of the Church.

1755 Misc. Corr. 135 in Gen. Mag. Arts & Sci. In loyal Noise, harmonious Joys Tune all to different Keys your Notes; Cats and Kittens, strain your Throats. Io Pæan, Cat and Kitten Sing in Chorus well befitting.

1845 E. A. Poe Haunted Palace 23 A throne where, sitting..In state his glory well-befitting, The ruler of the realm was seen.

a1882 J. Thomson Poet. Wks. (1895) II. 348 You dwell on far high places of the earth, 'Midst well-befitting pomp.

1966 T. M. Aluko Kinsman & Foreman (1976) xiv. 97 When he died the whole church accorded him a well-befitting funeral.

2012 Independent (Kampala, Uganda) (Nexis) 9 Feb. He said an MP needs a well befitting car and therefore the public should make no fuss about it because that money is not even enough.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	well-befitting
释义	well-befittingadj. Brit. /ˌwɛlbᵻˈfɪtɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌwɛlbəˈfɪdɪŋ/, /ˌwɛlbiˈfidɪŋ/ Forms: see well adv. and n.⁴ and befitting adj. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., befitting adj. Etymology: < well adv. + befitting adj.In quot. 1603 ultimately translating ancient Greek ἡρμοσμένος, medio-passive present participle of ἁρμόζειν to fit together, arrange (see harmony n.). Now somewhat rare. Very suitable, becoming, or proper. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > fitting or proper > very well-beseeminga1492 well-becoming1530 well-befitting1603 1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 1259 The Harmonique skill conteineth the knowledge of intervals, compositions, sounds, notes and mutations of that kinde which is named Hermosmenon [Fr. Hermosmenon; Gk. τοῦ ἡρμοσμένου], that is to say, well befitting and convenient. 1655 S. Lennard tr. J. P. Perrin Matchlesse Crueltie sig. Sss3 The Priests..hauing no resemblance of the well-befitting humilitie of the true Pastors of the Church. 1755 Misc. Corr. 135 in Gen. Mag. Arts & Sci. In loyal Noise, harmonious Joys Tune all to different Keys your Notes; Cats and Kittens, strain your Throats. Io Pæan, Cat and Kitten Sing in Chorus well befitting. 1845 E. A. Poe Haunted Palace 23 A throne where, sitting..In state his glory well-befitting, The ruler of the realm was seen. a1882 J. Thomson Poet. Wks. (1895) II. 348 You dwell on far high places of the earth, 'Midst well-befitting pomp. 1966 T. M. Aluko Kinsman & Foreman (1976) xiv. 97 When he died the whole church accorded him a well-befitting funeral. 2012 Independent (Kampala, Uganda) (Nexis) 9 Feb. He said an MP needs a well befitting car and therefore the public should make no fuss about it because that money is not even enough. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1603
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