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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
  1. properly
  2. enough
  3. adequately
Adverb
  • Jet planes have lots of speed but need runways and even the STOVL variety need a properly flat surface to land on.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Failing to have a title in immediate possession with the odometer information properly completed. Failing to properly issue a temporary registration.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Though that might seem simple enough, the truth is, there’s still some tricky things to navigate.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Editor's tip: Despite its cocktail of chemical exfoliants, this cleanser is gentle enough for twice-daily use—perfect for oily skin that craves a fresh start both morning and night.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • The organization believes that the five surrounding chapters, despite benefiting from the Navajo Nation's coal mining royalties, have not adequately represented or addressed the needs of Black Mesa residents.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This is why taking care to rest adequately is a vital part of training.
    Daniel Brayson, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of adequately
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near suitably

suitableness

suitably

suitcase

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

More Words with Remarkable Origins

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
confused man standing between two doors
One Word or Two? Take the Quiz! Some words just need a little space.