Definition

1. 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

1. being the right size and shape to fit as desired
   • a fitted overcoat
   • he quickly assembled the fitted pieces