apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.
apt quotations
happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.
a happy choice of words
felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.
a felicitous phrase
Examples of suitable in a Sentence
The dress was a suitable choice.
We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
Recent Examples on the WebThese books can be completely customized and are suitable for kids from birth to 8 years old.—Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024 Accommodations range from cozy rooms suitable for singles to the 1,500-square-foot Bois Blanc Suite, with ample living space, a full kitchen, and laundry facilities — ideal for longer stays.—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 Reaching a mature height of only eight to 10 feet, it can be grown outdoors either in sun or part shade, and is suitable for containers.—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024 Best For: Full-body workouts, suitable for all fitness levels.—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for suitable
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