suitable

adjective
UK: /ˈsuːtəbl/
US: /ˈsuːtəbl/

  1. Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

    1. This dress is suitable for the party.
    2. The candidate's experience makes them highly suitable for the job, given its responsibilities.

  2. Acceptable or pleasing; satisfactory.

    1. The weather today is suitable for a walk.
    2. After some adjustments, the proposed plan became suitable to all parties involved.

Synonyms

right proper fitting qualified acceptable eligible appropriate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suitable" in English means: Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation., Acceptable or pleasing; satisfactory..

The phonetic transcription of "suitable" is /ˈsuːtəbl/ in British English and /ˈsuːtəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suitable": right, proper, fitting, qualified, acceptable, eligible, appropriate.

Example usage of "suitable": "This dress is suitable for the party.". More examples on the page.