SUITABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SUITABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “suitable”? Find 30 synonyms and 30 related words for “suitable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Suitable” are: desirable, worthy, suited, acceptable, satisfactory, fit, fitting, appropriate, fitted, apt, right, appropriate to, befitting, congruous with, in keeping with, in character with, tailor-made, custom-made, proper, seemly, decent, becoming, correct, due, decorous, well qualified, well suited, competent, capable, able

Suitable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Suitable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “suitable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Meant or adapted for an occasion or use.
• Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.

Synonyms of "Suitable" as an adjective (30 Words)

able	Having considerable skill proficiency or intelligence. A capable administrator.
acceptable	Meeting requirements. The electoral arrangements must be acceptable to the people.
appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc. This isn t the appropriate time or place.
appropriate to	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc.
apt	Quick to learn. He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.
becoming	According with custom or propriety. Do not talk too much to your cousins it s not becoming.
befitting	Appropriate to the occasion. Behavior befitting a father.
capable	Able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent. A passage capable of misinterpretation.
competent	Adequate for the purpose. The London Stock Exchange is the competent authority under the Financial Services Act.
congruous with	Suitable or appropriate together.
correct	Socially right or correct. He was a polite man invariably correct and pleasant with Mrs Collins.
custom-made	Made according to the specifications of an individual.
decent	Decently clothed. Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down she was perfectly decent by current standards.
decorous	According with custom or propriety. The tete a tete was decorous in the extreme.
desirable	Worth having or seeking or achieving. A desirable outcome.
due	(of a thing) required or owed as a legal or moral obligation. Talks are due to adjourn tomorrow.
fit	(usually followed by `to’ or `for’) on the point of or strongly disposed. A fit subject for discussion.
fitted	Of a room equipped with matching units of fitted furniture. A fitted kitchen.
fitting	Being precisely fitting and right. Loose fitting trousers.
in character with	Directed or bound inward.
in keeping with	Directed or bound inward.
proper	Denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine. To judge with my proper eyes.
right	Socially right or correct. The right answer.
satisfactory	(of a patient in a hospital) not deteriorating or likely to die. Satisfactory living conditions.
seemly	According with custom or propriety. I felt it was not seemly to observe too closely.
suited	Outfitted or supplied with clothing. Recruits suited in green.
tailor-made	Custom-made.
well qualified	Wise or advantageous and hence advisable.
well suited	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A worthy cause.

Usage Examples of "Suitable" as an adjective

• The parents found the girl suitable for their son.
• These toys are not suitable for children under five.
• A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty.

Associations of "Suitable" (30 Words)

acceptable	Judged to be in conformity with approved usage. An acceptable substitute for champagne.
adequacy	The state or quality of being adequate. He questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule.
adequate	Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. Adequate resources and funding.
affordable	That you have the financial means for. Affordable homes.
aligning	Causing to fall into line or into position.
ample	(of a person’s figure) full or broad. There is ample time for discussion.
appropriate	Take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission. It seems that an apology is appropriate.
compatibility	A feeling of sympathy and friendship; like-mindedness. They felt the bond of true compatibility.
compatible	Capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction. A compatible married couple.
conformable	Quick to comply-Shakespeare. I have been to you a true and humble wife at all times to your will conformable.
congruous	In agreement or harmony. This explanation is congruous with earlier observations.
decent	Decently clothed. A decent wage.
eligible	(of a person) desirable or suitable as a partner in marriage. Eligible to run for office.
enough	An adequate quantity a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose. I can get there easily enough.
fit	Be the right size or shape fit correctly or as desired. Well are you fit.
germane	Relevant and appropriate. That is not germane to our theme.
harmonious	Forming a pleasing or consistent whole. The decor is a harmonious blend of traditional and modern.
identical	Having properties with uniform values along all axes. The passage on the second floor was identical to the one below.
inoffensive	Substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one. A quiet inoffensive man.
moderation	The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behaviour or political opinions. He urged the police to show moderation.
proper	Satisfactorily or correctly. Proper manners.
properly	In the right manner; correctly; suitably. Ensuring the work is carried out properly.
propriety	The condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting. He always behaved with the utmost propriety.
relevancy	The relation of something to the matter at hand.
relevant	Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. Her films are relevant for feminists today.
sufficiency	Self sufficiency or independence of character especially of an arrogant or imperious sort. He questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence.
suitability	The quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. Her superiors had doubts about her suitability for the job.
symphonic	(of music) relating to or having the form or character of a symphony. The symphonic hum of a million insects.
unobjectionable	Free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers. The bail conditions were unobjectionable as far as he was concerned.
validation	The action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something. The technique requires validation in controlled trials.