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.
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Williams also praised the chair for its slim profile, synchronous tilt, and adjustable lumbar support that make the seat suitable for long working hours.—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025 Using a high-quality laundry detergent - Choose a detergent that’s suitable for your water type (hard or soft) and fabric type.—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, the elegant print makes this style suitable for a destination wedding.—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025 The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, making these pants suitable for a range of heights, not just petite shoppers.—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suitable
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