NYT Dictionary

FITLY

/ˈfɪtli/
AdverbFIT-lyfit-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a fit manner

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Middle English fit? English fit Middle English -ly English -ly English fitly From fit + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

suitablyproperlycommodiouslyconvenientlyaccordantlyaccordinglyagreeablyappropriatelybecominglycompliantly

Antonyms

inappropriatelyunsuitably

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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