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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

They’re mostly physical: mincing down a school hallway in formfitting, scarlet couture under a parka; uttering the word “Peoria” then appearing there, as if the mother ship abandoned her.

From New York Times Feb. 10, 2022

"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

He, like the rest of us, is now dressed in a standard, formfitting suit of red body armor that starkly contrasts with the world around us.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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