adverb B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

suitably

Suitably (adverb) means In a way that fits the situation; appropriately. Example: “She was suitably dressed for the funeral.”

adverb

In a way that fits the situation; appropriately.

"She was suitably dressed for the funeral."

"The team responded suitably to the crisis."

How to use suitably

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAppropriately, in the right way for the circumstances.

more suitably comparative, most suitably superlative

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She was _____ dressed for the funeral.

appropriately fitly fittingly befittingly

properly correctly accordingly appropriately rightly inappropriately

notably probably arguably amicably reliably admirably favorably miserably inexorably reasonably invariably remarkably

What does “suitably” mean?

The word “suitably” means in a way that fits the situation; appropriately. In plain terms, appropriately, in the right way for the circumstances.

How do you use “suitably” in a sentence?

Here is “suitably” used in a sentence: “She was suitably dressed for the funeral.”

What part of speech is “suitably”?

“Suitably” is an adverb.

Is “suitably” a common word?

“Suitably” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

properly correctly accordingly appropriately rightly inappropriately