fittingly
9
3.9
- adverb
- /ˈfɪtɪŋli/
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apropiadamente
- Fittingly, though, the Creek Indians are among the first on record to reflect upon Mary's life.
- fittingly enough
There is actually in the UK an analogue of the Ori Pranker Institute with which we have quite close links and quite fittingly it is named Isaac Newton Institute.
- There is actually in the UK an analogue of the Ori Pranker Institute with which we have quite close links and quite fittingly it is named Isaac Newton Institute.
Examples
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As it turns out, the greatest defense against hearing loss is, fittingly, a willingness to listen.
Blog text (8) -
And quite fittingly, with the title of this video being Smoke and Mirrors, I have to remove a lot of smoke from this painting.
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And fittingly, just before Christmas, the season of peace, they will go to the United Nations for this historic signing.
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The first issue will bow Sunday, the 12th, and will focus, fittingly, on sports.
Blog text (6) -
After junior high, he found his way to Milton Academy in Massachusetts, thanks to an organization fittingly called A Better Chance.
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Latin, fittingly, uses the same word for pigeon and dove.
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Arnold Mint was a would-be cowboy, and fittingly enough, he met my mother at a rodeo.
Fiction book (2001) -
Bill Torbert took the lead in editing the transcripts of our sessions together, but fittingly, everyone participated in the editing process.
Academic text (2001) -
Sailor Dad Hunt sang sea shanties, and Woody Guthrie fittingly contributed to an episode on hobo or vagabond minstrels' tunes.
Academic text (2013) -
The award ceremony was fittingly held in the grand hall, reflecting the importance of the occasion.
Synonyms
686
1.0
To do something in the right way
120
3.5
In a suitable way for the situation
113
2.6
In a fair way because someone deserves it
44
4.6
In the correct or expected way for a situation
31
3.7
In a way that fits the situation
20
2.7
In a proper and respectful way
14
3.0
In a way that fits the situation
7
6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
3
6.3
In a wise and thoughtful way
1
5.4
In a way that relates to the topic being discussed
1
8.3
In a proper way for the situation
1
6.2
In a way that is related to the subject being discussed
1
7.0
In a calm, proper way that follows social rules
In a way that is right for the situation
In a way that suits the situation
In a carefully chosen and pleasant way that fits the situation
In a way that agrees with rules or standards
Antonyms
How Appropriate
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Morphology
Etymology
Fittingly comes from the simple word fit, which means 'suitable' or 'to fit', plus the endings -ing and -ly that turn it into 'in a ... way'. So, when something happens fittingly it happens in a way that 'fits' the situation and feels proper.