suitably

CEFRB1

/sˈutəbli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that is right for a purpose or situation.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a suitable manner; with propriety.

Examples

  • After her mother's lecture, Mary looked suitably chastened.

  • The house is suitably isolated.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • Mr. Campion appeared suitably impressed and she warmed to him. He was very easy to talk to with those long clown lines in his pale face, a natural goon, born rather too early she suspected.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From suitable + -ly.