Word
suitably
Phoneticssuit·ably
US/ˈsutəbɫi/
UK/sˈuːtəbli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is right or appropriate for a specific situation. You use this when someone's actions or appearance match what is expected.
adv. in a manner that is appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion. Often used to modify adjectives or past participles to indicate that a standard has been met.
Examples
“She was suitably dressed for the formal dinner.”
“After the team won the championship, the fans celebrated in a suitably loud and joyful manner.”
“The board members were suitably impressed by the candidate's presentation, noting that her strategic vision aligned perfectly with the company's long-term goals.”
Examples
simple
“She was suitably dressed for the formal dinner.”
contextual
“After the team won the championship, the fans celebrated in a suitably loud and joyful manner.”
complex
“The board members were suitably impressed by the candidate's presentation, noting that her strategic vision aligned perfectly with the company's long-term goals.”
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective or past participle it modifies, or at the end of a clause.
Real-World Examples
“Most horror fits more suitably into the drama category.” “She "looked suitably humbled and tearful" as she emerged, he said, going on to praise the stage direction.” “Suitably squidgy, bear-like if bulging, it is the kind of body that looks lived in rather than worked on.” Etymology
From suitable + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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