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

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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

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Recent Examples of suitably The Curaçao goalkeeper, Eloy Room, made no fewer than fifteen saves, and one hopes that his post-match joke about deserving a statue will be suitably honored in stone. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 There is a lot riding on all involved improving a situation best described as chaotic and perhaps most suitably described as unwarranted. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza were suitably respectful of the team. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 It was originally finished in Grecian White, but has been repainted in a suitably slick black. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 The effect feels modern, distinctive and suitably premium. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Now the town finally has a suitably wonderful place to stay. — Mary Lussiana, Air Mail, 30 May 2026 Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
  1. properly
  2. enough
  3. correctly
  4. sufficiently
  5. appropriately
  6. adequately
Adverb
  • Analysts say big changes are needed if Volkswagen is to properly compete with Chinese EV makers, which typically benefit from lower labor costs.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Then in February, a state appeals court repealed the ruling, saying the lawsuit was not properly served.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There was contact across the Mexican’s face, but nowhere near enough to justify a red card for violent conduct.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • This includes a way to make sure hardware and software are functioning correctly, and also change management for software development.
    — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • For example, a dividend must be calculated, withheld correctly and paid to the shareholder.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • In 1994, however, mathematician Peter Shor demonstrated that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could solve this problem in just a few hours.
    — Aldo Romero, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • The judge emphasized that MET failed to sufficiently show how it or rivals were foreclosed from the market.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • The data might be strong, and the expression levels are regulated appropriately.
    — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • With that said, Spanish star Rodri will have a target on his back (or, more appropriately, his ankles).
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of appropriately
Adverb
  • The legislation has not been adequately revived since that surprising move.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The division concluded that the medical schools at UC Davis and UCLA racially discriminated against white and Asian applicants and that UCLA failed to adequately respond to complaints of antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of adequately

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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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