fitly

[ fit-lee ]

adverb

1. in a proper or suitable manner.
2. at a proper or suitable time.

fitly

/ ˈfɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in a proper manner or place or at a proper time

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitly¹

First recorded in 1540–50; fit ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

He is a disciplined man; I never saw a person to whom that word could be so fitly applied.

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In your radiant and immaculate bosom the divine spark may be enshrined, a place without sullying where it may fitly nestle.

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Such as could fitly be told, and must be told, we have been telling for years past, knowing that the truth must prevail.

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We may fitly do so now; as at the stage of his career we have reached, his creative activity had come to a close.

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Yamba was full of vigour and resource, while the only phrase that fitly describes her bush lore is absolutely miraculous.

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Related Words

• accurately
• correctly
• decently
• duly
• equally
• equitably
• honestly
• honorably
• impartially
• lawfully
• legally
• legitimately
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• reasonably
• rightfully
• rightly