suited
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsuːtɪd/
KK: /sutɪd/
adjective
Definition
Appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
Example
The dress she wore was perfectly suited for the formal event.
Conversation
What do you think of my new jacket?
It looks great! I think that color really suited you.
Thanks! I wanted something that would pop a bit.
You definitely found the right choice!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fitting
appropriate
compatible
Antonyms
unsuitable
inappropriate
incompatible
verb
Definition
To be appropriate or fitting for someone or something.
Example
The dress she wore was perfectly suited for the occasion.
Tense Forms
Past: suited
Past Participle: suited
Conversation
I wore that jacket to the party, and I thought it really suited me.
It did! The color matched your eyes perfectly.
I wasn't sure at first, but everyone said it suited the occasion.
Root Explanation
Suited is derived from the verb "suit" (from Old French *suiter*, meaning to follow or to be appropriate) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or completed action). The word "suited" means to be appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or person.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'appropriate' or 'fitting' — 'suit' means to follow or match, and the '-ed' shows that it has been made suitable.
Visually Confused Words
unsuited
squinted
jesuited
united
sifted
suid
site
dissuited