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 Leggings are dipping under $25, and the Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants, also 81 percent off, have a sporty, polished shine that works with everything from a hoodie on the plane to a fitted long sleeve for dinner after landing. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 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 Related Articles Crafted in a silky soft fabric, Washington’s gown featured ruching on the fitted bodice, which also incorporated a subtle cutout and fabric draping. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 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 26 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

fitted

adjective
1
2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets
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