CEFR B1

fitting

adjective

Meaning

Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

That was a fitting tribute to her years of service.
He gave a fitting response to the insult.

Synonyms: suitable, appropriate, apt, proper

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fitting (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

That was a fitting tribute to her years of service.
He gave a fitting response to the insult.
The award was a fitting recognition of his achievements.

How to Use fitting

fitting for (prepositional phrase): Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, situation, or purpose. — "This quiet town is fitting for someone seeking peace and solitude."
fitting of (prepositional phrase): Describing the way clothing or other items are made to fit. — "The fitting of the new curtains was done by a professional."

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