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 Final Painting fittingly has a contemplative tone, with slow, spellbound songs that seem both off-the-cuff and profoundly lived in. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026 The right-handed closer is scheduled to be activated Wednesday — fittingly, when 40,000 fans will receive an Díaz bobblehead — after missing three months because of right elbow surgery. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The event, part of TEDxFargo, will be moderated by painter Robert Vargas at Fargo, North Dakota’s fittingly named Brewhalla on Thursday. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly

Adverb

Pre-chilling your cooler and its contents, layering ice strategically, and packing food properly can all help keep everything colder for longer.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
The vulnerability, which stems from a failure to properly filter HTML embedded in an email, allows malicious JavaScript execution.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The more consequential thing happened to the eleven people who watched her present that diagnosis, and who learned in a single session what naming the structure correctly is worth in that organization.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of correctly

Adverb

Hotel Luze feels appropriately on-theme for the history of its location.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Our responsibility is not to make those decisions for residents, but to educate them about the risks, assess their health and safety, monitor for concerns, and respond appropriately when intervention is needed.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026