fitted
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Made to conform to the shape or size of something: Describes an item, especially clothing, that is designed to closely follow the contours of the body or a specific object.
- Having the right size and shape to fit as desired: Indicates something is the correct dimensions to suit its intended purpose or space.
- Equipped or provided with necessary parts: Describes something that comes with or has been supplied with appropriate fixtures, attachments, or furnishings.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore a beautifully fitted dress to the party.
- The carpenter built fitted bookshelves into the alcove.
- The kitchen came with fitted appliances.
Advanced Usage
- "to be fitted for": to have one's measurements taken for custom-made clothing.
- He went to the tailor to be fitted for a new suit.
- "fitted with": equipped or supplied with a particular item or feature.
- The car is fitted with the latest safety technology.
- "fitted sheet": a bed sheet with elasticated corners designed to fit snugly over a mattress.
- I prefer using a fitted sheet because it stays in place.
Variants and Related Words
- Fit (verb): to be of the right shape and size for.
- These shoes fit me perfectly.
- Fitting (noun/adjective):
- (Noun): An act of trying on clothes to adjust the fit. (e.g., a dress fitting)
- (Adjective): Suitable or appropriate. (e.g., a fitting tribute)
- Well-fitted (adjective): fitting very well.
- He looked sharp in his well-fitted jacket.
Synonyms
- Tailored: custom-made to fit precisely.
- Contoured: shaped to follow curves.
- Custom-built: made to order for a specific purpose.
- Equipped: provided with necessary items.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Fit in: to be suitable or to belong.
- She fits in well with the new team.
- Fit out: to equip or supply something.
- They fitted out the boat for a long voyage.
Related Idioms
- Fitted like a glove: to fit perfectly.
- The wedding dress fitted her like a glove.
- Fitted to a T: perfectly suited or exactly right.
- The plan was fitted to a T for our needs.
Adjective
- being the right size and shape to fit as desired
- a fitted overcoat
- he quickly assembled the fitted pieces