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Definitions

suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
appropriate, acceptable
Synonyms
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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
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awkward improper inadequate inappropriate inconvenient incorrect insufficient misbehaving stupid unacceptable unfitting unhandy unskilled unsuitable useless
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irrelevant

Example Sentences

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Any soil that does accumulate on the surface is often washed into caves, where it settles and creates pockets of suitable material.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The bicycle course featured four small bikes with training wheels, only suitable for young children.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He said "almost all" of the Isle of Man was suitable for the project, with the island holding the right climate and geographical makeup "in droves".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The next is making it suitable for human life.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Mother didn’t think this particular book was suitable for Margot, but she saw no harm in letting her read most other books.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.