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Definition suitably in American English

suitably adverb

adverb
/ˈsutəbli/
1

in a way that is right for a particular purpose or situation

Example

a shortage of suitably qualified and experienced teachers

Example

The movie's background music is suitably dramatic.

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2

used for saying that someone reacts in the way that you expected

Example

We all looked suitably impressed when she told us her exam results.

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Definition suitably in American English