CEFR C1

fittingly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; suitably.

Examples

She wore a simple yet elegant dress, fittingly chosen for the solemn occasion.
The award for environmental activism was fittingly presented to the scientist who discovered the new sustainable energy source.

Synonyms: appropriately, suitably, aptly, pertinently

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fittingly (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪtɪŋli/

Definition

In a way that is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; suitably.

Examples

She wore a simple yet elegant dress, fittingly chosen for the solemn occasion.
The award for environmental activism was fittingly presented to the scientist who discovered the new sustainable energy source.
After a long and successful career, the veteran athlete retired fittingly with a final championship win.

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