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Having arrived at such a perfect understanding, they separated in a befittingly cheerful spirit.
THE FOURTH ESTATE, VOL.1ARMANDO PALACIO VALDS
Or will an apparition of the day more befittingly reveal God?
THE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE: THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWSTHOMAS CHARLES EDWARDS
As the story was related in its original form, it was rung out befittingly from the Chimes in four quarters.
CHARLES DICKENS AS A READERCHARLES KENT
Under this roof, and in these halls of bright young verdure, the youth and the maid came face to face befittingly.
CRIPPS, THE CARRIERR. D. (RICHARD DODDRIDGE) BLACKMORE
I suppose I rode befittingly, for Mr. Pollingray praised my seat on horseback.
THE SHORT WORKS OF GEORGE MEREDITHGEORGE MEREDITH
A belated sea-bird's shrill scream but emphasized the deep silence which lent itself befittingly to the solemnity of nature.
THE CRUISE OF THE CACHALOTFRANK T. BULLEN
I would know your name, sir,” said I, “so that I might the more befittingly give answer.
THE VISIONS OF THE SLEEPING BARDELLIS WYNNE
Now, as to those engaged in these enterprises and professions a few words may be befittingly said.
TWENTIETH CENTURY NEGRO LITERATUREVARIOUS
A little feast was prepared for the occasion, and my many friends were dressed, all in their Sunday clothes, befittingly.
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE, NO. CCCXXIX.VARIOUS
Both, like epaulets or tassels, were worn lightly and befittingly.
THE STROLLERSFREDERIC S. ISHAM
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WORDS RELATED TO BEFITTINGLY

  • accurately
  • appropriately
  • befittingly
  • correctly
  • exactly
  • fairly
  • fitly
  • justifiably
  • justly
  • lawfully
  • legally
  • properly
  • suitably
  • truly
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