fitting

American  

[fit-ing] / ˈfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

1. suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.

   Synonyms:

   seemly, decorous, right, meet, fit

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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 British  

/ ˈfɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. appropriate or proper; suitable

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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

Other Word Forms

• fittingly adverb
• fittingness noun
• self-fitting adjective
• underfitting noun
• unfitting adjective
• unfittingly adverb
• well-fitting adjective

Etymology

Origin of fitting

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

Example Sentences

The mix of visual approaches shocks the eye at first, though it comes to seem fitting.

From Los Angeles Times

Delgerbat brought in the country’s three Olympians and their coaches for multiple fittings.

From The Wall Street Journal

To some skiers, though, what makes the Stelvio so intimidating is actually what makes it such a fitting stage for the Olympic Games.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s presumably in his NYC hotel room but his background is blurred, as fitting a representation of his constant motion as anything.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a concept that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver thinks will tap into national pride for the players and comes at a fitting time.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apt
• felicitous
• proper