Synonyms of suitably

suitably

adverb

1

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

tried to appear suitably amused by his well-intentioned anecdote

Synonyms & Similar Words

• properly
• correctly
• appropriately
• duly
• happily
• fittingly
• rightly
• adequately
• acceptably
• well
• right
• congruously
• appositely
• meetly
• satisfactorily
• tolerably
• decently
• passably
• decorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improperly
• inappropriately
• wrongly
• incongruously
• incorrectly
• unsuitably
• unsatisfactorily
• unacceptably
• unfortunately
• unseasonably
• unseemly
• inopportunely
• irrelevantly
• inaptly
• awkwardly
• ungracefully
• inappositely

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enough
• sufficiently
• adequately
• satisfactorily
• properly
• fairly
• moderately
• acceptably
• decently
• tolerably
• rightly
• agreeably
• passably
• seemly
• amply
• optimally
• satisfyingly
• abundantly
• gratifyingly
• proportionately
• plentifully
• meetly
• commensurately
• aplenty
• plenteously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inadequately
• insufficiently
• unsatisfactorily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suitably

The Plaza’s storied Grand Ballroom, with its glittering crystal chandeliers and intricate gold detailing, provided a suitably opulent setting for the occasion. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Floor and table lamps create a beautiful glow, and plantation shutters on all windows keep things suitably private and cozy. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Enter Kris, hired to give the aging property a suitably progressive makeover. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

And towering over it all is the hotel’s 25-foot live Balsam fir, grown especially for The Adolphus and decorated with more than 750 ornaments—a suitably grand centerpiece for a hotel that doesn’t exactly do Christmas quietly. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026

Colors were suitably accurate and nicely saturated, and the image offered good contrast across the board from dark to bright scenes, along with impressively good shadow detail and a sense of three-dimensionality in dark scenes. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

The amenities were suitably Hollywood, too, including a home theater, professional-grade gym, wellness room, swimming pool, spa, and separate guesthouse. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Blackview All this premium hardware comes at a suitably premium price. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Pan-African socialist Richard Moore, tall and voluble, gets suitably fired up when radicalism, politics and racial pride are the subjects. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026