fitting
Translation
fitting, appropriate, suitable
Examples
It was a fitting tribute to her.
It was a fitting tribute to her.
That is a fitting punishment for the crime.
That is a fitting punishment for the crime.
Grammar Patterns
a fitting ((noun)) an appropriate (noun) It was a fitting tribute to her.
be fitting for ((sb./sth.)) to be suitable for (sb./sth.) That is a fitting punishment for the crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appropriate, suitable, proper; Antonyms: unfitting, inappropriate
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to fit', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
If something is 'fitting', it 'fits' the situation perfectly.