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 In an Instagram carousel, Bindi showed off her daughter’s impressive cake, which was fittingly decorated with animals. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 July 2026 The decor is fittingly sumptuous—think Sicilian tiles, frescoes and bespoke wallpapers—and it’s protected from the hubbub of Valletta in a country town, 15 minutes’ drive away. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 These produced a final that was a repeat of the one four years earlier in Mexico, and was a fittingly terrible contest. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Madonna kicked off the show, throttling through the New York-New Jersey stadium tunnels in a dune buggy, fittingly driven by renowned Brazilian soccer players Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, in a pre-recorded segment. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026 To two first-timers, the bar’s fittingly morose, all-black exterior cut an unassuming figure on the quiet block. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 She was fittingly decked out in jewels for the occasion as well. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 The final destination on our whistlestop tour is, fittingly, Smithson’s 1970 work Spiral Jetty, on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026 However, the restrictions allowed things to be fittingly understated. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly

Adverb

Analysts say big changes are needed if Volkswagen is to properly compete with Chinese EV makers, which typically benefit from lower labor costs.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Then in February, a state appeals court repealed the ruling, saying the lawsuit was not properly served.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

After all, there’s a fine line between being appropriately informative and the dreaded overshare.

— Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 26 July 2026
Without robust harness engineering, an AI's ability to detect and appropriately respond to users in distress can be severely compromised.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026