suitably

In proper fashion

Suitably means in a way that is appropriate or fitting for the circumstances: She was suitably dressed for the interview, He looked suitably impressed.

The word often carries a hint of meeting expectations rather than exceeding them—adequate rather than exceptional.

appropriately

fittingly

In a suitable manner

aptly · correctly · rightly · congruently · relevantly · contextually · befittingly · opportunely · timely · seasonably

formally

properly

In the correct manner

politely · courteously · mannerly · genteelly · elegantly · tastefully · correctly · seemly · civilly

adequately

sufficiently

To an adequate degree

tolerably · decently · moderately · reasonably · competently · serviceably · functionally · workably · practically · fairly

compatibly

harmoniously

In pleasing agreement

cohesively · correspondingly · concordantly · consistently · congruously · agreeably · symbiotically · reciprocally · proportionately · commensurately

Opposites
appropriateness

suitablyunsuitably

In an unfitting manner

inappropriately · improperly · wrongly · incorrectly · unseemly

adequacy

suitablyinadequately

In an insufficient manner

unsatisfactorily · insufficiently · poorly · deficiently · barely

Family

suitable, unsuitable, suitability, unsuitability, unsuitably, suitableness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G