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Synonyms of suitable

27 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for suitable is fit. Other synonyms of suitable are proper, appropriate, right, likely and apt. The opposite of suitable is unsuitable.

Synonyms and similar words for suitable

adjectiveHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a...

  • fit for purpose BritishAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
  • up to standard BritishOf a necessary standard of quality for its intended use.
  • allowableAppropriate; acceptable.
  • appropriateSuitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
  • apropos
  • apposite
  • aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
  • commensurateOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
  • correct
  • expedientSuitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
  • felicitous
  • fitSuitable; proper.
  • fittingAppropriate, suitable, proper.
  • gainandAppropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
  • idoneousAppropriate; suitable.
  • in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
  • likelyAppropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.
  • opportuneSuitable for some particular purpose.
  • properSuited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
  • rightAppropriate, perfectly suitable; fit for purpose.
  • seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
  • sensible
  • tidyIn good time; at the right time; timely; seasonable; opportune; favourable; fit; suitable.
  • comely archaic, literaryOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
  • decorous obsoleteAppropriate, suitable.
  • meet archaicSuitable; right; proper.
  • sortable obsoleteSuitable; proper, appropriate.

Opposite of suitable

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Meaning of suitable

  1. adjective Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

Full definition of suitable

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Questions about synonyms of suitable

What is another word for suitable?
Suitable has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fit, proper, appropriate, right, likely, apt, allowable and commensurate.
What is the opposite of suitable?
The opposite of suitable is unsuitable.
What does suitable mean?
Suitable means having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: suitable (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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