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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

  • (..) on TV, so you can trust me. I know things seem kind of bad right now. ...following the same instructions as you. He was so good at fitting in, no one ever saw him. ...because I used to look down on people like that. "I used to think they were followers... (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie