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.

Synonyms of fittingly

Words with a similar meaning to fittingly:

• appropriately
• suitably
• aptly
• pertinently

Antonyms of fittingly

Words with the opposite meaning to fittingly:

• unfittingly
• inappropriately

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