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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It will be released into the nearest suitable habitat in the Angeles National Forest, the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Mr. Bolton will instead ask the court for probation, which is far more suitable for the single offense, but a judge will decide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It said this was because it was not currently known if screening tests were accurate and if a suitable test cut-off level had been set.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Researchers must typically wait 18 to 24 months before mice reach an age suitable for aging research.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Lighter clothes were more expensive and required frequent professional cleaning, so while my everyday trousers and waistcoat looked rather somber in the daylight, they made suitable evening wear.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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