fitly
1
8.3
- adverb
- /ˈfɪtli/
- Archaic
:
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
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In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord:
Blog text (6) -
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.
Blog text (8) -
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Blog text (25) -
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.
Blog text (17) -
The godly multitudes walked to and fro beneath in Sabbath garments fitly clad.
Blog text (22) -
The teacher explained the topic in a way that was fitly suited for the students' level of understanding.
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For the formal occasion, she dressed fitly in an elegant gown that impressed everyone.
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His comments were fitly aligned with the needs of the discussion, making it easier for everyone to engage.
Synonyms
686
1.0
To do something in the right way
120
3.5
In a suitable way for the situation
44
4.6
In the correct or expected way for a situation
31
3.7
In a way that fits the situation
14
3.0
In a way that fits the situation
9
3.9
In a way that is right for the situation
In a way that suits the situation
In a way that is right for the situation
In a carefully chosen and pleasant way that fits the situation
Antonyms
How Appropriate
657
1.0
92
3.5
31
3.7
120
3.5
- Archaic
1
8.3
∞
1.0
83
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.