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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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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Best suited for: Streamers and anyone who wants a plug-and-play VPN.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
These thrusters are extremely fuel-efficient and are well suited for gradual, precise maneuvers.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Only 22 men in history have suited up for a home World Cup game on U.S. soil.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The options suited the two men’s personalities: They never had to be sure of anything.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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