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 WebInvesting in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.—William Mullane, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2024 To create a suitable indoor environment, however, constant use of a humidifier will be necessary since relative humidity around the plant must be at least 50% at all times and the relative humidity in our residences fluctuates between 30 and 50%.—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024 The narrow option is suitable for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise lines while the wide option can be used for Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, MSC, Holland America, Viking, Azamara, and Costa Cruises.—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024 Compact, portable power stations are good backup power options for those in smaller spaces (think condos or apartments) and are often suitable for powering smaller home appliances in a pinch.—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024 Any skin type, tone, or texture could benefit from a CC cream, however, those looking to address hyperpigmentation, acne-scarring, or rosacea flareups might find these more suitable than other coverage solutions.—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024 Both are suitable for vloggers who use a small handheld gimbal like the DJI RS 3 Mini to get stable recordings.—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024 This powder would not be suitable for vegans or those with dairy allergies.—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024 When completed, the facility will be one of just 13 permanent stateside circuits to meet FIA Grade 2 standards, its design and safety features suitable for most forms of road racing short of Formula 1.—Sam Smith, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2024
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