fitly

adverb

fit·​ly

: in a fit manner or at a fit time : suitably, properly, decorously

his last book fitly presents his seasoned theological convictions

the author may fitly regard it as the crown of an arduous … life's work

—Times Literary Supplement

Word History

Etymology

fit entry 3 adjective + -ly

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