Synonyms of fittingly

fittingly

adverb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• properly
• correctly
• appropriately
• duly
• happily
• suitably
• rightly
• adequately
• right
• well
• meetly
• congruously
• acceptably
• appositely
• satisfactorily
• tolerably
• decently
• passably
• decorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incorrectly
• improperly
• wrongly
• incongruously
• inappropriately
• unsuitably
• unfortunately
• unsatisfactorily
• unacceptably
• unseasonably
• unseemly
• inopportunely
• irrelevantly
• inaptly
• awkwardly
• ungracefully
• inappositely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fittingly

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

The penultimate presentation in the last panel, fittingly, was a computer simulation of Eco’s concept of the encyclopedia. — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

So, perhaps fittingly, Spring/Break, New York’s most irreverent art fair, has taken residence. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

In Comfort, for example, digital displays take a backseat only presenting necessary intel, while Refresh fittingly bolsters interior air management and illumination. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Now Santa Monica, perhaps fittingly, has its own symbolic project as Nancy Meyers’ next film Paris Paramount has shot on-location in the city. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026