formfitting

adjective

form·​fit·​ting ˈfȯrm-ˌfi-tiŋ How to pronounce formfitting (audio)
: conforming to the outline of the body : fitting snugly
a formfitting sweater

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But beneath those coats are pretty formfitting outfits, including a tight miniskirt, that wouldn’t even hide post-lunch bloat, let alone an actual pregnancy in its third trimester. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024 The asymmetrical dress had a band of material across the top of the formfitting bodice, forming a sleeve from the shoulder to the elbow. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024 Banks, who closed the show, wore a formfitting bodice and leggings and silver cape. Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 The suit’s trousers had a formfitting silhouette with tulle detailing at the hemline. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for formfitting 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of formfitting was in 1897

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“Formfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formfitting. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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