fitted
/ˈfɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfi-təd/ (ame, mw)
fitted — adjective
- fittedpositive
- more fittedcomparative
- most fittedsuperlative
1. describes clothing or fabric that is cut and sewn to match the curves of a body
describes clothing or fabric that is cut and sewn to match the curves of a body or the form of an object, rather than hanging loosely or being one-size-fits-all.
Yuna bought a fitted blazer that showed off her waistline perfectly.
fitted + clothing noun (blazer, jacket, jeans, dress)
The hotel provided fitted sheets for the extra beds in the room.
fitted + bedding noun (sheets, mattress cover, cover)
Jenna prefers fitted jeans over the baggy styles from her teenage years.
The tailor made a fitted suit for Nikhil to wear at his sister's wedding.
A fitted mattress cover stays in place much better than a flat one does.
- tailored
strongly suggests a garment made or adjusted specifically for one person by a tailor
- close-fitting
emphasises a snug, tight fit against the body
- shaped
more general; can describe any material cut to a form, not just clothing
文法句型
fitted + noun
be + fitted
用法筆記
Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun (a fitted jacket). Also common in the pattern 'fitted + with + noun' when an item of clothing is made to include an additional feature: a jacket fitted with a detachable hood.
常見錯誤
2. describes furniture, cupboards, or equipment that is built or installed to be pe
describes furniture, cupboards, or equipment that is built or installed to be permanently fixed into a specific space, such as a kitchen or bedroom.
The flat comes with a fitted kitchen that includes an oven and a dishwasher.
fitted + room/area noun (kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, cupboard)
Yael had fitted wardrobes installed along the entire bedroom wall to maximise storage.
fitted + with + equipment
The living room features fitted bookshelves that cover the wall from floor to ceiling.
Camille chose a fitted bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors for her renovation project.
Fitted cupboards in the hallway keep coats and shoes neatly out of sight.
- built-in
the preferred term in American English; interchangeable in most contexts
- integrated
more technical; suggests the item is part of a unified system
- fixed
broader — can describe anything permanently attached, not only furniture
- freestanding
furniture that stands independently and can be moved
- portable
equipment that can be carried or relocated
文法句型
fitted + noun (fitted kitchen / fitted wardrobe)
用法筆記
This sense is especially common in British English in the context of homes and interiors. In American English, built-in is the preferred equivalent. The pattern 'fitted with [something]' extends this meaning to any object permanently equipped with a feature or device: a car fitted with anti-lock brakes; a laboratory fitted with fume hoods.
常見錯誤
3. having the right personal qualities, experience, or skills for a particular job,
having the right personal qualities, experience, or skills for a particular job, role, or situation — for example, a calm person being fitted for crisis management, or an experienced teacher being fitted to lead a training programme.
After years of training, Maeve felt she was fitted for a leadership position.
be fitted for [role]
The committee decided that Ziad was not fitted for diplomatic work overseas.
Isabela proved herself fitted to lead the research team through the project.
Priya's calm temperament makes her fitted to work in high-pressure environments.
Not every talented musician is fitted for a career in teaching beginners.
文法句型
be fitted for [role]
be fitted to [infinitive]
用法筆記
This sense is more formal than the synonymous adjective fit. While a candidate can be fit for a role in everyday speech, fitted for a role carries a more deliberate, assessed quality — as if a judgment has been made after evaluating the person's profile. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes suitability of character, not physical shape.