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fitly

fitly

1 8.3
In a proper way for the situation
  • adverb
  • /ˈfɪtli/
  • Archaic
translation icon : apropiadamente
  • No one can more fitly guide the pupil in a road which he has himself traveled, and whose aspirations are so well known to him.

Examples

  • In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord:

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  • It is enough to have indicated herein what the literary output is like and to have made a beginning that others may more fitly build upon.

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  • A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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  • We worked together from there on, helping each other, piecing the two languages together in cooperation in order to deal fitly with sacred things.

    Academic text (1998)
  • One finds in the Book of Proverbs the meditation that "a word fitly spoken is like an apple of gold in a frame of silver."

    Academic text (2005)
  • 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

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  • The godly multitudes walked to and fro beneath in Sabbath garments fitly clad.

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  • The teacher explained the topic in a way that was fitly suited for the students' level of understanding.

  • For the formal occasion, she dressed fitly in an elegant gown that impressed everyone.

  • His comments were fitly aligned with the needs of the discussion, making it easier for everyone to engage.

Synonyms

properly
vsfitly
686 1.0

To do something in the right way

focuses on situational appropriateness rather than strict correctness
appropriately
vsfitly
120 3.5

In a suitable way for the situation

leans more toward fitting to circumstances than rule correctness
duly
vsfitly
  • Formal
44 4.6

In the correct or expected way for a situation

means appropriate for the circumstances without implying expectation
aptly
vsfitly
31 3.7

In a way that fits the situation

means suitable without implying skill or special competence
suitably
vsfitly
14 3.0

In a way that fits the situation

is broader, meaning appropriate across different circumstances
fittingly
vsfitly
9 3.9

In a way that is right for the situation

is the same suitability idea but simpler in tone
appositely
vsfitly
  • Formal
6.8

In a way that suits the situation

is the same meaning but appears in a different form
befittingly
vsfitly
6.8

In a way that is right for the situation

expresses general appropriateness without the dignified tone
felicitously
vsfitly
  • Formal
8.0

In a carefully chosen and pleasant way that fits the situation

means appropriate but without suggesting pleasing or elegant quality

Antonyms

In a way that is not right for the situation

In a way that is not right for the situation or person

How Appropriate

perfectly
657 1.0
ideally
92 3.5
aptly
31 3.7
appropriately
120 3.5
fitly
  • Archaic
1 8.3
well
1.0
adequately
83 3.0

Surface Forms

fitly positive

Morphology

fitly = fit (transparent) = fit + ly

The adverb is directly formed from the adjective 'fit' with the productive suffix '-ly', yielding 'in a fitting/appropriate manner'.

Etymology

Fitly comes from the adjective fit ('suitable' or 'proper') plus the adverb ending -ly. So to do something fitly is to do it in the right way, like a piece that fits neatly into its place.