Befitting and Strict

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Befitting adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Strict and befitting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strict" instead an adjective "Befitting".

Nearby Word: befitted

Strict adjective - Following an original exactly.

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Befitting and strict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Befitting" instead an adjective "Strict".

Nearby Words: strictly, strictness

As a result, the children are rather rebellious and disdainful of any governesses (who were, as befitting authority figures of the time, rather strict).

Source: Theatre / The Sound of Music
Indeed, in the retool the Kabals tend to fulfill the Lawful Evil side of the spectrum more, enforcing strict but cruel laws upon their people, as befitting of a race of absolute evil.

Source: Chaotic Evil
A very beautiful neighborhood befitting the region its located in, it has retains strict control over itself, including deed restrictions and private security.

Source: Useful Notes / Houston

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