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 The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 One of her biggest contributions, fittingly, was her suggestion for what color to paint the kitchen. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 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 Shortly thereafter, once Bunker came his way, the opportunity to depict a man who’s drastically turning his life around became a fittingly cathartic parallel to Pelphrey’s own recovery journey. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 The age of the Submitters is here but, fittingly, might already be over. — M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 For the first time of their career, brothers Kyle and Corey Seager meet in a regular season game and, fittingly, both hit homers as Corey’s Dodgers defeat Kyle’s Mariners, 11 - 9. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly

Adverb

Knowing what to look for and how to properly analyze a vehicle during a test drive can be the difference between choosing your next daily driver that'll last decades, or leaving a vehicle on the lot.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
During the trial, the defense called witnesses who described Clancy as a dedicated parent who suffered from extreme mental illness and was not properly treated by her medical providers.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

Training begins with a small smoke test to make sure the robot, environment, cameras, and control system work together correctly.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
In simpler terms, a part of your paycheck subsidizes a boomer’s benefits—and according to the Cato Institute’s 2025 polling, only 45% of Americans correctly understand how the program works.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of correctly

Adverb

Here's why even more are ahead To be as comfortable as possible, dress appropriately for the weather, use bug spray and bring a blanket, a sleeping bag, or a reclining chair to lie on.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
In a letter to ICE's acting director Thursday, Cortez Masto and 15 of her colleagues in the Democratic caucus questioned ICE's need to spend up to $20 million to buy the devices, as well as the agency's ability to use them appropriately.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026