fitted

adjective

fit·​ted ˈfi-təd How to pronounce fitted (audio)
Synonyms of fittednext
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: shaped for a precise fit
a fitted sheet
especially : shaped to conform to the lines of the body
a fitted shirt

Examples of fitted in a Sentence

He was wearing a fitted shirt. her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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Conversely, a more fitted piece may feel better if it’s thoughtfully constructed to minimize movement and rubbing. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026 Sargent’s 1883 masterwork has a storied history: The portrait originally depicted French socialite Madame Pierre Gautreau in a black fitted gown, with one strap subtly slipping off her shoulder—a detail that caused such an uproar that Sargent repainted the strap upright. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026 Wear it loose or half-tucked to create a more fitted look on your frame. Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Detangling separate fitted and flat sheets can take time—and muscle. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fitted

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fitted was in 1652

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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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fitted

adjective
1
2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets
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