fitly

Everyday

(formal, old) In a suitable or proper way; rightly. tree →

In the lessons

Found mainly in old books and the Bible («a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold», Proverbs 25:11). It tells the reader something is done in a way that fits the moment. In modern English we say «properly» or «aptly».

Examples

• The story ends fitly with a feast. tree →
• A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold. tree →
• The hall was fitly decorated for the wedding. tree →
• He was fitly rewarded for his courage. tree →
• The old book said the king was fitly honoured. tree →
• The poem was fitly read at the end of the day. tree →

Note

Old-fashioned; from «fit» (suitable). Today use «properly», «suitably» or «aptly». Not about being physically fit.

In Jewish tradition

Found mainly in old books and the Bible («a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold», Proverbs 25:11). It tells the reader something is done in a way that fits the moment. In modern English we say «properly» or «aptly».

Examples

• The opinions of Hebrew Kabalistic Rabbis and of two French mystics may be fitly introduced here. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Writings PRO.25.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• His eyes are like doves beside the water-brooks; washed with milk, and fitly set. (Writings SNG.5.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Old-fashioned; from «fit» (suitable). Today use «properly», «suitably» or «aptly». Not about being physically fit.