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 WebAs such, the court is suitable for vessels that cannot accommodate additional fittings.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 All plants are suitable for planting in southeastern Wisconsin-area gardens, with Master Gardeners available to answer questions.—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 Though it’s written for children ages 8-12, the new book is suitable for fans of all ages, and makes a great gift idea too.—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024 Smaller cloths, those that measure 12 x 12 inches or less, may only be suitable for one cleaning task at a time.—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024 Unsurprisingly, fish oil supplements contain fish and aren’t suitable for kids with seafood allergies.—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024 But even the southern Lower Peninsula, in the oak savannahs, those areas probably aren’t that suitable for a wolf.—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2024 Investing in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.—Kyle Russell, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 This information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific investor and might not be suitable for all investors.—Wes Moss, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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