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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

  • (..) Five years together. How many times have I been wrong? Never. Not driving, anyway. - I was right about the bomb, wasn't I? - This is great. This is fitting. What? I have to be in Washington DC in hours for a hearing concerning my career. And I'm in the middle of nowhere, (..)
    1998 The X Files