fitted [fit-id] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- made so as to follow closely the contours of a form or shape: fitted clothes; fitted sheets.
Origin of fitted First recorded in 1730–40; fit1 + -ed2 Related formsfit·ted·ness, nounun·fit·ted, adjectivewell-fit·ted, adjectiveCan be confusedfit fitted (see usage note at fit1) Examples from the Web for well-fitted Historical Examples of well-fitted
The badly fitted harness was a misery; the well-fitted collar was “easy.”
Henry Drummond
All yokes to be worn under the gown should be made on a well-fitted lining.
Kate Heintz Watson
They had chosen this house as being roomy and well-fitted for their belongings.
Carolyn Wells
There was no sound except the whir of well-fitted machinery.
The Boy’s Book of New Inventions
Harry E. Maule
The gallery is paved throughout with smooth and well-fitted stones.
The Knickerbocker, Vol. 10, No. 2, August 1837
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British Dictionary definitions for well-fitted well-fitted adjective (well fitted when postpositive)
- (of clothes, a lid, etc) fitting closely or comfortably
- (of a room, boat, etc) having been installed with good quality storage, appliances, etc
fitted adjective
- designed for excellent fita fitted suit
- (of a carpet) cut, sewn, or otherwise adapted to cover a floor completely
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- (of furniture) built to fit a particular spacea fitted cupboard
- (of a room) equipped with fitted furniturea fitted kitchen
- (of sheets) having ends that are elasticated and shaped to fit tightly over a mattress
- having accessory parts