B2adverbworkfashion
US/ˈsuː.tə.bli/
UK/ˈsuː.tə.bli/
in a way that is right for a particular situation or purpose
In context
Visitors to the pagoda must be suitably dressed, with shoulders and knees covered.
The company is looking for suitably qualified engineers.
He looked suitably sorry after breaking his mother's favorite vase.
Words that go with suitably
adverb + verb
- suitably dressedPlease come suitably dressed for a hike in the mountains.
- suitably equippedThe hospital is not suitably equipped for serious cases.
adverb + adjective
- suitably qualifiedOnly suitably qualified staff can use this machine.
- suitably impressedMy parents were suitably impressed by my exam results.
- suitably modestShe gave a suitably modest speech after winning the prize.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please dress suitable for the interview.Correct: Please dress suitably for the interview.