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formfitting

American  
[fawrm-fit-ing] / ˈfɔrmˌfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. designed to fit snugly around a given shape; close-fitting.

    a formfitting blouse.


Etymology

Origin of formfitting

First recorded in 1895–1900; form + fitting

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For her sit-down with Shepherd, Huger was styled in a formfitting burnt orange dress, metallic cuffs and a chic bob.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

"Let’s go VMAs" Lopez, 52, captioned a set of photos in which she rocks a black front-tying crop top and a formfitting silver and black sequin skirt that featured its own fastening strings.

From Fox News Sep. 12, 2021

As a wheelchair user, she didn’t think she could ever wear formfitting clothes or skirts.

From The Verge Jul. 27, 2021

Several times in practice already this season, the Florida Panthers goaltender has braced for a shot up high because he is wearing smaller, more formfitting chest and arm protectors required by the NHL.

From Washington Times Oct. 24, 2018

It was much like a man’s suit, gray with a collared shirt and tie, but formfitting and with trousers hemmed at her knees.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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