Word
fittingly
Phoneticsfit·ting·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪtɪŋɫi/
UK/fˈɪtɪŋli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that feels right or suits the moment. You use it when something matches the occasion well.
adv. in a way that is suitable or appropriate to the particular occasion, person, or purpose.
Examples
“The day ends fittingly with a quiet family dinner.”
“After years of night shifts, she spends her last day at the hospital fittingly, handing over her keys to a former student.”
“Fittingly, the restored theatre reopened in autumn with the same play that had closed it fifty years earlier, its faded posters reproduced for the lobby.”
Examples
simple
“The day ends fittingly with a quiet family dinner.”
contextual
“After years of night shifts, she spends her last day at the hospital fittingly, handing over her keys to a former student.”
complex
“Fittingly, the restored theatre reopened in autumn with the same play that had closed it fifty years earlier, its faded posters reproduced for the lobby.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fittingly” in context.
Verb
01. celebrate fittingly
“They celebrated the victory fittingly with a parade through town.”
verb + adverb
02. conclude fittingly
“The ceremony concluded fittingly with the national anthem.”
verb + adverb
03. end fittingly
“The tournament ended fittingly with a dramatic final goal.”
verb + adverb
04. fittingly chosen
“The venue was fittingly chosen for its historic significance.”
adverb + past participle
05. fittingly described
“Critics fittingly described the performance as masterful.”
adverb + past participle
06. fittingly named
“The centre is fittingly named after the founder's late wife.”
adverb + past participle
Adjective
07. fittingly grand
“The festival closed with a fittingly grand fireworks display.”
adverb + adjective
08. fittingly poignant
“His farewell speech was fittingly poignant and deeply personal.”
adverb + adjective
09. end fittingly with a tribute
“The concert ended fittingly with a tribute to the late singer.”
10. fittingly described as a triumph
“The production was fittingly described as a triumph by reviewers.”
11. fittingly enough, the sun shone
“Fittingly enough, the sun shone as the outdoor wedding began.”
12. fittingly named after his father
“The new library was fittingly named after his father, a lifelong reader.”
Usage
Modifies a verb for manner; also used sentence-initially as a disjunct commenting on the whole clause.
Real-World Examples
“In the performance, Mai’s image as a noble endures: He is depicted as a visiting prince who falls in love with an Englishwoman whose name, fittingly, is Londina.” “The video being filmed is for the fittingly titled Muscle Marys.., the third single from the 31-year-old south Londoner’s second album, Bulldozer!!” “The fittingly named Olivia Blake, who moved here a year ago, said she had already come to the aid of three or four people whose cars had become stuck on the snow-covered hill.” “If I could play it to him, what would he say?'" Fittingly, portions of Lorde's album were recorded in New York's Electric Lady studios, where Bowie wrote Fame and recorded his swansong, Blackstar.” Word family
VERB
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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