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 Held in honor of Liber Pater’s 20th anniversary, the fall sale will fittingly include 20 lots curated from the vintages 2006 to 2021. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 That team, fittingly enough, will be honored during the Hurricanes’ game on Saturday against Pittsburgh, with the current team wearing replica jerseys to recognize the group. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Stepping into the band’s lead guitarist role was Nick Johnston, a forceful presence delivering crisp musical phrases that could be fittingly elegant or snarling. — Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 That you would be invited to the in-house training program in 2008 was a matter of course, after your fittingly self-confident application. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 There's a fittingly witchy gift shop filled with all sorts of tchotchkes and collectibles, including spell books, tarot cards, cups for reading tea leaves, and a selection of history books. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026 The first points at the new Ryan Field went to — fittingly enough — the Wildcats when Jackson Kleather booted a 50-yarder between the uprights to cap off Northwestern's maiden drive in their new home. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The bronze statue was dedicated in May 2008, fittingly during the month of the Kentucky Derby, to honor the Golden State’s first Derby champion. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 And, fittingly for a documentary that describes itself as a love letter to EYEKONS, the fans are everywhere. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

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Adverb

This visual communication is very useful during simulated space missions on land, too, especially in situations when our communications technologies have not worked properly.

— Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
When pension shortfalls, other post-employment benefits and deferred maintenance are properly counted, the true financial condition of Maryland and its local governments is far weaker than the official budget statements claim.

— Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

Cushy sweaters, fancy chocolate, nice headphones—all of the obvious stuff, deployed correctly, works perfectly.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
But next to that pablum, AI Mode also showed links to a Wikipedia article and an NPR story about that election—both correctly listing Republican JD Vance, now Trump’s vice president, as the winner over the Democratic incumbent, Sherrod Brown.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of correctly

Adverb

The entire piece is, appropriately enough, too big to take in in one glance; a viewer must step from side to side, and peer and squint, to make any sense of it.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Fuel Check was announced as part of an effort to make sure gas station operators are charging appropriately following the suspension of the tax.

— Eva Flowe October 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026