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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

Example Sentences

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"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

Nike Flyknit, which bowed at the 2012 London Summer Olympics with the Nike Flyknit Racer, is a digitally-engineered knitting process used in lightweight, formfitting and virtually seamless shoe uppers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2017

For the wedding, Mom wore a traditional African dress—long and formfitting, in shades of blue and purple—and Dad wore a classic dress shirt and pants.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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