suitably

adverb

Definition of suitablynext
1
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose tried to appear suitably amused by his well-intentioned anecdote

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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction I need someone who's suitably versed in computers to help me decide what to buy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
  1. properly
  2. enough
  3. adequately
Adverb
  • Learning and development is your safety net for ensuring all employees are properly skilled.
    Mustafa Shreet, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • First, the Arab Spring is not over and won’t be over until the problems of the region—economic prosperity and political inclusion—are properly addressed.
    Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Still, only about 55% of researchers are confident enough in their ability to design research that others can replicate.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Han faced strong backlash from his own party for openly supporting impeachment without consulting senior members of the party enough ahead of his announcement last week.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • Immigration, along with the economy and inflation, proved to be a winning issue for Republicans this year, as many voters felt the Biden administration did not adequately address the high number of border crossings throughout his tenure.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Local business owner Zachary Shadi-Kingsley said the bill didn't adequately consider the impact on area shops selling these products.
    Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of adequately
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