suited
Americanadjective
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appropriate for or compatible with a particular person, task, occasion, etc.; fitted.
A good writer chooses a prose style suited to the subject.
Parents can decide whether the program is suited for their child.
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wearing a suit, especially of a specified kind or color (often used in combination).
At the negotiating table sat a gray-suited executive from the other company.
Who do you think the jury will believe—the suited detective, or the revolutionary anarchist?
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Etymology
Origin of suited
First recorded in 1615–25; suit + -ed 2 for the adjective senses; suit + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
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Example Sentences
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Delmarva CEO Dennis Mehiel says he can’t think of an organization better suited than International Paper to help the Dover facility achieve its full potential.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
REA’s Brazilian project in the state of Bahia is based on Ionic Adsorption Clay, which is typically a lower-grade ore, less than 1%, and better suited to heavy rare-earth metals.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Davidson analyst Gil Luria told MarketWatch that Anduril and Palantir are especially well suited for the Golden Dome project, as it will require expertise in autonomy and AI-targeting capabilities.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“Moby Dick” suited Wilson who, himself, readily ran out of words.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“The Colonel felt you’d be well suited to assist as a messenger. Are you physically fit?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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