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Definitions

fitting

[fit-ing] / ˈfɪt ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
appropriate, suitable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt felicitous proper
STRONG
becoming correct due meet right
WEAK
applicable comme il faut decent decorous desirable happy just just what was ordered on the button on the nose right on seemly that's the ticket
Antonyms
STRONGEST
improper incorrect unsuitable
STRONG
imprecise inaccurate inappropriate unfitting unseemly wrong
NOUN
accessory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
furniture
STRONG
accouterment appointment attachment component connection convenience equipment extra furnishing instrument paraphernalia part piece trimming unit
Antonyms
STRONG
whole

Example Sentences

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"Cousteau and his crew inspired generations to look beneath the surface," said Lerosey-Aubril, "it seemed fitting to name this ancient marine animal after someone who changed the way we see ocean life."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

This is a fitting characterization of any of these terse, disturbing novels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

She plans her week training for marathons while fitting in time with her friends.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

BTS's comeback concert is being staged on the doorstep of the historic Gyeongbokgung royal palace -- a fitting venue for the so-called "Kings of K-pop".

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

It’ll be a fitting conclusion to the trip.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.