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FITTINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fittingly mean?
• FITTINGLY (adverb)
The adverb FITTINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
Familiarity information: FITTINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
Synonyms:
appropriately; befittingly; duly; fitly; fittingly; properly; suitably
Context example:
I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed
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