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fitting

Definition

  • noun: the act of putting on clothes to see if they fit properly
  • noun: an action or act of one that fits
  • adjective: of a kind that is appropriate for the situation or purpose
  • adjective: of a kind appropriate to the situation
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: suitable, fit, appropriate

Examples

  • It seemed only 'fitting' [='proper, right'] that she should win her final tournament.

  • pants that 'fit' tightly/loosely = tight-'fitting'/loose-'fitting' pants

  • I have a 'fitting' for my wedding dress this afternoon.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This isn't a strange place. This is my home. It's the people who are strange. You're right. Very strange. More wine, please. A fitting place for it. I like to imagine that the last time you spoke was in this very room. what he did? Don't worry. The North remembers. I punished him for it. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5