form-fitting — fitting closely to the body's shape; tight-fitting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: fitting closely to the body's shape; tight-fitting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmˌfɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My gym leggings are so form-fitting that I forgot I was wearing pants until I sat down wrong.
- The superhero's form-fitting suit left nothing to the imagination—including his surprisingly muscular belly button.
- The designer created a form-fitting gown that hugged every curve perfectly.
form-fitting
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɔːrmˌfɪtɪŋ/]
fitting closely to the body's shape; tight-fitting
Her form-fitting dress hugged every curve as she twirled before the mirror.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Form-fitting emerged in the late 19th century within the clothing industry as a compound word describing garments that closely contour the body's shape. Tailors coined the term to emphasize the concept of fitting clothes precisely to the body's form, distinguishing snugly fitted garments from loose or structured designs.
Breakdown
form (shape, silhouette of the body) + fitting (adapted to, conforming to) = garments tailored to conform closely to the body's contours.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My gym leggings are so form-fitting that I forgot I was wearing pants until I sat down wrong.”
“The superhero's form-fitting suit left nothing to the imagination—including his surprisingly muscular belly button.”
“The designer created a form-fitting gown that hugged every curve perfectly.”
“After the diet, his form-fitting shirt suddenly looked three sizes too big.”
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