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suited

adj.
US //ˈsutɪd// UK //sˈuːtɪd// suit·ed
  1. 1 appropriate or right (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having the right qualities for a particular purpose, job, or person.

    possessing the necessary qualities or characteristics to be appropriate for a specific role, situation, or individual.

    Example

    She is perfectly suited to this role because she stays calm under pressure.

    Example

    The candidate appeared ideally suited to the demands of the position, demonstrating both technical expertise and the necessary interpersonal skills.

    Usage

    Often followed by the preposition 'to'.
    Pitfall
    He is suited for the job.
    He is suited to the job.

    While 'for' is sometimes used, 'suited to' is the more common and natural collocation for describing compatibility.

  2. 2 wearing a suit (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    wearing a formal set of clothes, like a jacket and trousers.

    dressed in a formal suit, typically for business or a special occasion.

    Example

    A group of suited businessmen waited in the hotel lobby.

    Example

    The conference room was filled with suited executives, all listening intently to the quarterly financial report.
  3. 3 matching card suits (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    in card games, having two or more cards of the same symbol, like hearts or spades.

    referring to a hand or a set of cards belonging to the same suit.

    Example

    He decided to play the hand because he was dealt two suited cards.

    Example

    The probability of being dealt a suited connector in this variant of poker is relatively low, yet it remains a popular starting hand for aggressive players.
    • unsuited
Origin

From suit + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 19, 2026