suitably

adverb

Definition of suitablynext
1
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose tried to appear suitably amused by his well-intentioned anecdote

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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction I need someone who's suitably versed in computers to help me decide what to buy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
  1. properly
  2. enough
  3. adequately
Adverb
  • Keeping them properly flipping, dinging, and buzzing requires a good knowledge of electronics and a passion for troubleshooting—plus access to a dizzying array of specialized parts.
    Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The report also called for repairs of peeling and cracking floor surface coating, which prevents them from being cleaned properly.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • The table is large enough to hold a puzzle of 1500 pieces and has folding legs for easy movement and storage.
    Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Sports benefited from the broader market trend of declining inflation and lower interest rates combined with firm corporate profits, enough to drive the S&P 500 up 23% on the year.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • Principle 2: Environmental benefit of a product and performance claims should be adequately and properly tested.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The administration also didn’t trust that ByteDance would comply in good faith and didn’t think the U.S. could adequately monitor compliance.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of adequately
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