fitting

adjective

fit·ting | \ ˈfi-tiŋ

Definition of fitting

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of a kind appropriate to the situation : suitable

fitting

noun

Definition of fitting (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Adjective

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 acknowledgement 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

That experience was a fitting closure to my memory of D-Day. — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, "Letter: Roads named for the fallen at Omaha and Utah beaches," 7 June 2019 This is perhaps a fitting political epitaph for Theresa May, who steps down as leader of the party on June 7th after three years characterised by a toxic combination of hubris, dithering and poor judgment. — The Economist, "Labour holds Peterborough, slowing the Brexit Party’s momentum," 7 June 2019 Police said a man entered the business and was seeing taking photos or videos of an underage person who was changing clothes in a fitting room. — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Lake Bluff police: Officers investigate report of man recording underage person in fitting room," 5 June 2019 Properly fitting footwear with good cushioning and grip is essential for avoiding issues like rolling an ankle due to improper support. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "14 Essential Hiking Safety Tips You Should Always Follow," 10 May 2019 But first, the toys needed a name, and a fitting marketing campaign. — Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, "Yo, Joe: How a 12-Inch Soldier Doll Became a Toy Legend," 9 Apr. 2019 Harrison, on the other hand, is a fitting tribute to the baby's father. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce the Royal Baby's Name," 8 May 2019 But the commemoration of the Mexican Army’s victory over the French in the 1862 Battle of Puebla could also serve as a fitting tribute to a vanished U.S. crop—the lime. — Jeremy Bagott, WSJ, "America Is at the End of the Lime," 2 May 2019 American Eagle has always represented a bigger purpose than great fitting jeans and their campaigns prove it. — Asia Milia Ware, Teen Vogue, "American Eagle’s #AExME Council Is Full of Game Changing Gen-Zers," 1 May 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The actress and model also shared a photo from her Versace fitting, which gives a much closer look at her iconic gold accessories: Ratajkowski was joined on the runway by Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Emily Ratajkowski's Ponytail Just Created Some Serious Drama for Versace at Milan Fashion Week," 13 Jan. 2019 The cast just wrapped up filming and its only fitting that the original four came together one last time before officially saying goodbye to the film series. — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, "Meet the Cast of "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" and Their Characters," 20 Aug. 2018 The actress says the fitting was...different, to say the least. — Glamour, "Nina Dobrev's Met Gala 2019 Look Was 3D-Printed to Her Exact Measurements," 7 May 2019 Kendall Jenner is likely spending a good chunk of this weekend getting ready for Monday's Met Gala, finalizing her fittings, mapping out her makeup look — and perhaps getting a major haircut? — Marci Robin, Allure, "Kendall Jenner Is Thinking of Chopping Off Her Hair," 4 May 2019 The first fitting is in muslin, which is part of the ritual. — Danielle Steel, Harper's BAZAAR, "Danielle Steele: A Fashion Love Story," 2 May 2019 The fittings on the sliding doors that cover the elevator are shiny silver, but definitely industrial in style. — Jesse Kornbluth, ELLE Decor, "Darren Star’s New York Loft is Not What You Would Expect from the Sex and the City Creator," 16 Apr. 2019 Next, the fittings are rugged, pre-finished to resist corrosion, and swing hardware is bolted to prevent any dangerous pull-outs. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build a Wooden Swing Set," 30 Jan. 2019 The first fitting, which takes us two days, is literally 18 or 19 racks of clothes. — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, "13 Things You Never Knew About Getting Dressed on "The Bachelor"," 16 Jan. 2019

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