suitably
gb/sˈutəbli/ us/sˈutəbli/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B2
property
1
in an appropriate way
in the right way for the situation
Usage pattern:
suitably + [adjective/verb phrase]; suitably for [purpose/situation]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *suitably* when they need the adjective *suitable* (e.g., “a suitably room” → “a suitable room”).
Synonyms
appropriately (Most direct and common synonym.)
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properly (Often suggests meeting an expected standard.)
Antonyms
inappropriately (Not right or acceptable for the situation.)
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unsuitably (Not suitable for the purpose or context.)
Collocations
suitably dressed
|suitably equipped
|suitably prepared
|suitably experienced
|suitably qualified
|suitably trained
|suitably located
|suitably sized
|suitably named
|suitably addressed
Themes
daily_life
|work
|communication
Examples
- Please dress suitably for the ceremony.
- The room is suitably equipped for small meetings.
- He was suitably cautious when discussing confidential details.
Learner examples
- Wear clothes suitably for the weather.
- This chair is suitably sized for the desk.
adverb
formal
C1
quantity
2
to the necessary degree
enough for what is needed
Usage pattern:
suitably + [past participle/adjective]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *suitably* with *enough* in very informal speech; *suitably* often sounds more formal and evaluative.
Synonyms
adequately (Focuses on being sufficient, not excellent.)
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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.)
Collocations
suitably impressed
|suitably informed
|suitably reassured
|suitably satisfied
|suitably compensated
|suitably rewarded
|suitably warned
|suitably surprised
Themes
work
|education
|evaluation
Examples
- Make sure you are suitably insured before you travel.
- She was suitably impressed by the scale of the project.
- The team was not suitably prepared for the sudden change in requirements.
Learner examples
- I am suitably prepared for the test.
- He is suitably trained for this job.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.