Fittingly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈfi-tiŋ/ fit·ting

Meaning & Definition of Fittingly

Fittingly (adjective)

  1. of a kind appropriate to the situation, suitable

Fittingly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

    "he was dressed fittingly for the prom—all decked out in a spiffy tux"

    similar: appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, duly, happily, meetly, properly, right, rightly, suitably
    related: well, acceptably, adequately, passably, satisfactorily, tolerably, decently, decorously
    opposite: improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably, wrongly
    near: unacceptably, unsatisfactorily, inopportunely, unfortunately, unseasonably, inappositely, inaptly, irrelevantly, awkwardly, ungracefully

Related Entry: Fitting (adjective)

Fitting is a different word from Fittingly. The synonyms below are for fitting, not for fittingly.

  1. meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation

    "it is only fitting that you should be the one to take her back to the airport since she flew out to see you"

    similar: applicable, appropriate, apt, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitted, good, happy, meet, pretty, proper, right, suitable, in order
    related: condign, deserved, just, justified, needed, required, requisite, able, capable, competent, cut out, qualified, trained, pitch-perfect, acceptable, adequate, decent, kosher, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, correct, decorous, respectable, seemly, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant, harmonious, rightful
    opposite: improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful, untrained, inadequate, intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, graceless, incorrect, indecorous, incompatible, uncongenial

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fittingly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fittingly:

appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, duly, happily, meetly, properly, right, rightly, suitably

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fittingly

Words with the opposite meaning of Fittingly:

improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably, wrongly

Related Words for Fittingly

well, acceptably, adequately, passably, satisfactorily, tolerably, decently, decorously

Near Antonyms of Fittingly

unacceptably, unsatisfactorily, inopportunely, unfortunately, unseasonably, inappositely, inaptly, irrelevantly, awkwardly, ungracefully

Word Forms of Fittingly

Derived words: fittingly (adverb), fittingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fittingly

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fittingly

What does "Fittingly" mean?

"Fittingly" means of a kind appropriate to the situation, suitable. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: of a kind appropriate to the situation, suitable.

What is another word for "Fittingly"?

Other words for "Fittingly" include appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, duly, happily, meetly and properly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fittingly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fittingly"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fittingly". Common alternatives include appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, duly, happily, meetly, properly, right and rightly.

What is the opposite of "Fittingly"?

Antonyms of "Fittingly" include improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably and wrongly. Near antonyms include unacceptably, unsatisfactorily, inopportunely and unfortunately.

How do you use "Fittingly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fittingly" in a sentence: "he was dressed fittingly for the prom—all decked out in a spiffy tux".

Is "Fittingly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fittingly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fittingly"?

"Fittingly" is pronounced /ˈfi-tiŋ/ and divided into syllables as fit·ting.

What is the origin of the word "Fittingly"?

First known use: 15th century.