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 Garrett, the best defensive player of the post-Aaron Donald era, fittingly goaded the legend out of retirement. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 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 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

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Adverb

Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point downward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher’s silverware caddy.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

The appeal asked that the court either excuse the juror who was allegedly refusing to follow instructions or inquire further to determine whether the juror could in fact follow the judge's instructions to correctly apply the law.

— Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
How to Use Your Range Hood Effectively Getting the most out of your range hood is less about using it constantly and more about using it correctly.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 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