suitably
gb/sˈutəbli/ us/sˈutəbli/
B2
English
megfelelően, kellően
B2
1
megfelelően
B1
Usage pattern:
suitably + [adjective/verb phrase]; suitably for [purpose/situation]
Please dress suitably for the ceremony.
Kérjük, a szertartásra az alkalomnak megfelelően öltözzön fel.
The room is suitably equipped for small meetings.
A helyiség megfelelően fel van szerelve kisebb megbeszélésekhez.
He was suitably cautious when discussing confidential details.
Learner examples
Wear clothes suitably for the weather.
Az időjárásnak megfelelően öltözz.
This chair is suitably sized for the desk.
Ez a szék megfelelő méretű ehhez az asztalhoz.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *suitably* when they need the adjective *suitable* (e.g., “a suitably room” → “a suitable room”).
Meaning
in an appropriate way
Collocations
suitably dressed
|suitably equipped
|suitably prepared
|suitably experienced
|suitably qualified
|suitably trained
|suitably located
|suitably sized
|suitably named
|suitably addressed
Synonyms
appropriately (Most direct and common synonym.)
|
properly (Often suggests meeting an expected standard.)
Antonyms
inappropriately (Not right or acceptable for the situation.)
|
unsuitably (Not suitable for the purpose or context.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|communication
Definition
in the right way for the situation
In a way that is right or acceptable for a particular purpose, situation, or person.
C1
FORMAL
2
kellően
B2
Usage pattern:
suitably + [past participle/adjective]
Make sure you are suitably insured before you travel.
Utazás előtt győződj meg róla, hogy kellő biztosítással rendelkezel.
She was suitably impressed by the scale of the project.
A projekt léptéke kellően lenyűgözte.
The team was not suitably prepared for the sudden change in requirements.
Learner examples
I am suitably prepared for the test.
Kellően felkészültem a vizsgára.
He is suitably trained for this job.
Ő kellően képzett ehhez a munkához.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *suitably* with *enough* in very informal speech; *suitably* often sounds more formal and evaluative.
Meaning
to the necessary degree
Collocations
suitably impressed
|suitably informed
|suitably reassured
|suitably satisfied
|suitably compensated
|suitably rewarded
|suitably warned
|suitably surprised
Synonyms
adequately (Focuses on being sufficient, not excellent.)
|
sufficiently (Emphasizes ‘enough’ to meet a requirement.)
Antonyms
insufficiently (Not to a degree that is enough.)
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inadequately (Not meeting the needed standard or amount.)
Themes
work
|education
|evaluation
Definition
enough for what is needed
To an extent that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose or effect.
Grammar
Dictionary form
suitably
IPA
GB/sˈutəbli/
US/sˈutəbli/
Syllables & stress
suit - ably (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: suitably
- Plural: suitablies
Expressions
suitably dressed
1/sˈutəbli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
wearing appropriate clothes
wearing the right clothes
Examples
- Guests are asked to be suitably dressed for dinner.
- He arrived suitably dressed for the interview.
- Make sure the children are suitably dressed for the cold.
Learner examples
- She is suitably dressed for the party.
suitably equipped
1/sˈutəbli ɪkwˈɪpt/
fixed phrase
having the right equipment
having the right tools
Examples
- The lab is suitably equipped for basic experiments.
- Make sure your car is suitably equipped for winter driving.
- The team is not suitably equipped to handle that volume of calls.
Learner examples
- This room is suitably equipped for meetings.
suitably impressed
1/sˈutəbli ɪmpɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
impressed to the expected degree
impressed enough (as expected)
Examples
- I was suitably impressed by the speed of the new laptop.
- They tried to look suitably impressed during the presentation.
- She wasn’t suitably impressed by his excuses.
Learner examples
- I was suitably impressed by the show.
suitably located
1/sˈutəbli lˈoʊkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
in a convenient or appropriate place
in the right place
Examples
- The hotel is suitably located near the station.
- We need a suitably located site for the new warehouse.
- The clinic is suitably located to serve the whole community.
Learner examples
- The apartment is suitably located near my school.
suitably named
1/sˈutəbli nˈeɪmd/
fixed phrase
given an appropriate name
named in a way that fits
Examples
- The project, suitably named ‘Phoenix’, launched after a major redesign.
- A suitably named street, ‘Baker Lane’, is full of cafés and shops.
- The report ends with a suitably named section called ‘Next Steps’.
Learner examples
- The café is suitably named ‘Sunny Corner’.
suitably prepared
1/sˈutəbli pɹipˈɛɹd/
fixed phrase
prepared in the right way
prepared enough and in the right way
Examples
- Make sure you are suitably prepared for the exam.
- The company was not suitably prepared for a cyberattack.
- She arrived suitably prepared with notes and questions.
Learner examples
- We are suitably prepared for the trip.
suitably qualified
1/sˈutəbli kwˈɑləfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
business
having the right qualifications
having the right skills and training
Examples
- Only suitably qualified staff are allowed to operate the machinery.
- We need someone suitably qualified to lead the audit.
- She is suitably qualified to teach advanced classes.
Learner examples
- He is suitably qualified for the job.