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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

  • (..) - Six dwarves against an army. I like them odds. We must ride now, * will be open. So, you're back from the dead and instigating the masses. You look very fitting in mail. Ride! We move as one. After you. Go. Go. Sorry. (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman