suitably
Suitably (adverb) means In a way that fits the situation; appropriately. Example: “She was suitably dressed for the funeral.”
adverb
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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 notesIn plain EnglishAppropriately, in the right way for the circumstances.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more suitably
- Superlative
- most suitably
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Synonyms
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unsuitably
Related words
Rhymes for suitably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
remarkably
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Frequently asked questions
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.
