fitting

[ fit-ing ]

adjective

1. suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.

   Synonyms: seemly, decorous, right, meet, fit

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that fits. fit.
2. an act or instance of trying on clothes that are being made or altered to determine proper fit.
3. anything provided as equipment, parts, supply, etc.
4. Usually fittings. furniture, fixtures, etc., as of a building or apartment.

fitting

/ ˈfɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. appropriate or proper; suitable

noun

1. an accessory or part

   an electrical fitting

2. plural furnishings or accessories in a building
3. work carried out by a fitter
4. the act of trying on clothes so that they can be adjusted to fit
5. size in clothes or shoes

   a narrow fitting

Derived Forms

• ˈfittingness, noun
• ˈfittingly, adverb

Other Words From

• fitting·ly adverb
• fitting·ness noun
• self-fitting adjective
• under·fitting noun
• un·fitting adjective
• un·fitting·ly adverb
• well-fitting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitting¹

First recorded in 1525–35; fit ¹ + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Both were about to commence preparation for “The Day of the Jackal” and it felt fitting to connect in a space that requires such intense concentration.

From Los Angeles Times

You don’t like your outfit, you’re changing and nothing’s fitting, nothing’s feeling good.

From Los Angeles Times

For the first “Outrun” fitting, Snell arrived at Ronan’s home with five suitcases of options, including a garment steeped in personal history.

From Los Angeles Times

It was only fitting that the event marked his death - but striking the right tone in the middle of a huge showbiz event is never easy.

From BBC

The singer-songwriter even helped serve pies at their opening game of the season at home to Liverpool, so it seems fitting that he was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

From BBC

Related Words

• apt
• felicitous
• proper