Definitions

suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate, acceptable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advisable applicable apt convenient correct fitting good good enough handy proper reasonable relevant satisfactory sufficient suited useful

WEAK

apposite becoming befitting commodious condign copacetic cut out for deserved due expedient felicitous fit happy in character in keeping just kosher legit meet merited nice okay opportune peachy pertinent politic presentable requisite right righteous rightful seemly swell up to snuff user friendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

awkward improper inadequate inappropriate inconvenient incorrect insufficient misbehaving stupid unacceptable unfitting unhandy unskilled unsuitable useless

WEAK

irrelevant

Example Sentences

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But this one definitely feels special for me, and it feels like I use the word “suitable,” which feels so boring.

From Los Angeles Times

This includes "ensuring suitable facilities and access to specialist equipment where needed", the NHS spokesperson added.

From BBC

“Not suitable for operational work” was written on his file.

From The Wall Street Journal

"At the time that these risk assessments were completed, the prisoners were deemed suitable for open conditions."

From BBC

Venezuela and other Latin American nations play a major role in setting global and U.S. diesel prices, as Venezuela and neighboring Colombia export heavier crude oil that is highly suitable for diesel.

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