apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.
apt quotations
happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.
a happy choice of words
felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.
a felicitous phrase
Examples of suitable in a Sentence
The dress was a suitable choice.
We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
Recent Examples on the WebThis content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 The loveseat inflatable camping chair has a large seating surface suitable for two to three adults at the same time.—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, others point out there is a real need in some cases for weight loss medications suitable for children—especially when their weight is putting their health at risk and nothing else seems to be working.—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Sep. 2024 Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suitable
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