Synonyms of fitting
30 similar words · 19 opposite words
Another word for fitting is furnishing. Other synonyms of fitting are becoming, condign, fit, seemly and allowable. The opposite of fitting is fixture.
Synonyms and similar words for fitting
adjectiveAppropriate, suitable, proper.
- becoming
- condignFitting, appropriate, deserved, especially denoting punishment.
- fit
- seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
- allowableAppropriate; acceptable.
- appropriate
- apropos
- apposite
- aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- commensurateOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- correct
- expedient
- felicitousAppropriate, apt, fitting.
- fit for purpose BritishAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
- gainandAppropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
- idoneousAppropriate; suitable.
- in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
- likely
- opportune
- properSuited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
- right
- sensible
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tidy
- up to standard BritishOf a necessary standard of quality for its intended use.
- comely archaic, literaryOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
- decorous obsoleteAppropriate, suitable.
- meet archaic
- sortable obsolete
nounA removable item (such as a carpet, a movable piece of furniture, or a picture) in a house or other...
Opposite of fitting
adjectiveAppropriate, suitable, proper.
- unfittingNot fitting (e.g., of clothes).
- badNot suitable or fitting.
- discommensurateNot commensurate.
- improper
- inappropriate
- malapropos formalOut of place; inappropriate.
- inaptNot apt.
- incommensurateOut of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else.
- inept
- inopportune
- out of line
- out of order
- out of place
- unapt
- unfit
- unseemlyInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
- unsuitableNot suitable.
- unhappy dated
nounA removable item (such as a carpet, a movable piece of furniture, or a picture) in a house or other...
- fixtureSomething that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is...
Meaning of fitting
- adjective Chiefly preceded by a descriptive adverb or noun: that fits in some manner (often closely) to the shape or size of something.
- adjective Appropriate, suitable, proper.
- noun An act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits.
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Questions about synonyms of fitting
- What is another word for fitting?
- Fitting has 30 synonyms on Word.ws, such as furnishing, becoming, condign, fit, seemly, allowable, appropriate and apropos.
- What is the opposite of fitting?
- The opposite of fitting is fixture.
- What does fitting mean?
- Fitting means chiefly preceded by a descriptive adverb or noun: that fits in some manner (often closely) to the shape or size of something.
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