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fittedmade or shaped to fit closely to something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: made or shaped to fit closely to something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪtɪd/

Example Sentences

  • The superhero's fitted costume was so tight, even his muscles had muscles.
  • She bought fitted furniture for her tiny apartment to maximize space.
  • The plumber fitted new pipes in the bathroom yesterday.

fitted

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈfɪtɪd/]

made or shaped to fit closely to something

The tailor's fitted suit hugs his shoulders perfectly, like a second skin.
💡 Concept

The tailor's fitted suit hugs his shoulders perfectly, like a second skin.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɪtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɪtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootfit
Suffix--ed

Origin

Derived from Old English 'fitt', meaning 'suitable' or 'prepared'. The term evolved from Germanic roots denoting proper arrangement or adaptation, developing into the modern sense of 'closely matching or suiting'.

Breakdown

fit (to be suitable, to match) + -ed (past participle suffix forming an adjective indicating a completed or resultant state).

🎵Rhyme

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permitted

🔗Collocations

fitted sheet
fitted kitchen
fitted dress
fitted wardrobe
fitted carpet
custom fitted
perfectly fitted

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero's fitted costume was so tight, even his muscles had muscles.

She bought fitted furniture for her tiny apartment to maximize space.

The plumber fitted new pipes in the bathroom yesterday.

😄 Fun example

His fitted suit was so perfect, it looked like it was painted on.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tailoredcustom-madetight-fittingsnugform-fitting

Antonyms

loosebaggyoversized

Related

fittingfitterfitnessoutfittailor

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