FITTINGLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

fittingly

adverb

Definition of fittingly

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose he was dressed fittingly for the prom—all decked out in a spiffy tux

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Recent Examples of fittingly One of Foss’s favorite moments is the staircase, which, fittingly, came together in stages—and a series of creative adjustments. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 The Ravens’ 41 points were the most the Colts have given up in a season-opening home game since 1954, which was 30 years before the team moved — fittingly — from Baltimore to Indianapolis. — James Boyd, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The run fittingly ended at the Monza racetrack, with participants partaking in a parade during the opening of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 The bombastically—but fittingly—named Devil’s Throat is the standout waterfall here. — Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The montage ended fittingly with the final scene of Jay Kelly, in which his titular movie star character watches a montage of his films in a secondary Italian film festival. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 The ethereal dress, which featured a floral embellishment on one strap, fittingly mirrors the green and blue colors that are associated with Swift’s first album. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 The couple fittingly wore the designer brand for their special day as a likely nod to their love story’s beginning, which took place at a Gucci store. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Perhaps fittingly for such a demonized woman, Zosia is giving up her secrets grudgingly. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly

Adverb

Adults can receive a $250 ticket for failing to properly restrain a child.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
He was accused of not providing food or medications to Maier for multiple days before his death and not properly following the prison's policy for documenting a hunger strike.

— Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

Team Neagley emerges victorious, and the bad guys meet appropriately satisfying ends.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
The setting of Cahokia, with the Mississippi River running through the city, fog lifting from the surface to meld with the heat and smoke of early industrialization, is appropriately moody.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026