fitting
adjective/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
- (formal) suitable or right for the occasion synonym appropriate
- The award was a fitting tribute to her years of devoted work.
- A fitting end to the meal would be a glass of port.
- It is fitting that the new centre for European studies should be in a university that teaches every European language.
- It seemed entirely fitting that she should be wearing black.
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- consider something
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- entirely
- perfectly
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- -fitting(in adjectives) having a particular fit
- a tight-fitting dress
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