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suited

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsutɪd// UK //sˈuːtɪd// suit·ed

adj. right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

adj. appropriate or fitting for a specific purpose, person, or set of circumstances. Often used in the predicative position following a linking verb.


SIMPLE

This dark blue color is very suited to you.

CONTEXTUAL

The quiet, rural environment is perfectly suited for a writer who needs to focus without distractions.

COMPLEX

While her technical skills were impressive, the hiring committee questioned whether her reserved personality was well suited to the high-pressure demands of a public relations role.

Synonyms
Origin

From suit + -ed.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'to' or 'for'. Often modified by adverbs like 'well', 'perfectly', or 'ideally'.

Pitfall

He is suited with the jobHe is suited to the jobThe adjective 'suited' typically takes the preposition 'to' or 'for', not 'with'.

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