单词 | closely-fitting |
释义 | > as lemmasclosely-fitting 7. When qualifying participles it is usually hyphenated, as closely-drawn, closely-fitting, closely-packed, closely-woven. ΚΠ 1835 N. P. Willis Pencillings II. xviii. 42 The closely-latticed window. 1836 H. Rogers Life J. Howe (1863) ii. 35 Closely-cropped hair. 1864 E. B. Pusey Daniel viii-ix. 556 Belief in the ever closely-present omnipresence of God. closely-fitting b. That conforms to the contour or size of something; now only with prefixed adverbs (often hyphenated), as close-fitting, closely-fitting, ill-fitting. See also well-fitting adj. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [adjective] > that fits in specific way apt1791 fitting1866 hip-hugging1907 high-rise1908 hipster1949 1866 ‘G. Eliot’ Felix Holt I. i. 20 Her tight-fitting black dress was much worn. < as lemmas |
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