fitting

1 of 3

adjective

fit·​ting ˈfi-tiŋ 

: of a kind appropriate to the situation : suitable

a fitting tribute

fittingly

ˈfi-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

fittingness noun

fitting

2 of 3

noun

1

: an action or act of one that fits

specifically : a trying on of clothes which are in the process of being made or altered

2

: something used in fitting up : accessory

3

: a small often standardized part

an electrical fitting

fitting

3 of 3

present participle of fit entry 2

Synonyms of fitting

Adjective

• suitable
• appropriate
• fitted
• fit
• proper
• good

Choose the Right Synonym for fitting

fit, suitable, meet, proper, appropriate, fitting, apt, happy, felicitous mean right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance.

fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action.

fit for battle

suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgment

appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

Examples of fitting in a Sentence

Adjective

It was a fitting end to their rivalry.

it is only fitting that you should be the one to take her back to the airport since she flew out to see you

Noun

I have a fitting for my wedding dress this afternoon.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

The silhouette of the gown was mostly form-fitting with a pleated hemline and fabric that created a small train. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

That period includes fittings, hair and makeup tests and rehearsals to ensure the costumes work with the choreography. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

An initial review of security camera footage showed an individual fitting that description running from the house, the university said in its alert. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fitting

• close-fitting
• curve fitting
• fitting room
• pipe fitting

Rhymes for fitting

• flitting
• gritting
• hitting
• knitting
• pitting
• quitting
• sitting
• slitting
• spitting
• splitting
• acquitting
• admitting

Kids Definition

fitting

1 of 2 adjective

fit·​ting

ˈfit-iŋ

: appropriate entry 2, suitable

a fitting gift

fittingly adverb

fittingness noun

fitting

2 of 2 noun

1

: a trying on of clothes being made or altered

2

: a small accessory part

a pipe fitting