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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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Wear a baggy sweater with fitted pants, or vice versa, for a relaxed but never messy balance. Rachele Guidotti, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025 Most stitching is vertical or horizontal, but some are designed with geometric shapes such as diamonds, where stitching is more fitted and longer lasting. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025 Pair it with a fitted long sleeve or lace cami underneath and jeans, or layer it over a sweater dress with block-heel boots. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 The dress was constructed with a fitted bodice, slightly cinched at the waist, and the skirt included a flowing column. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

fitted

adjective
1
2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets
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