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[soo-tuh-buhl] 
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suitably
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | well |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, appropriately, fitly, fittingly, pleasantly |
| Main Entry: | adequately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, acceptably, appropriately, capably, competently, copiously, decently, fairly well, fittingly, modestly, pleasantly enough, presentably, satisfactorily, sufficiently, suitably, to an acceptable degree, tolerably, well enough |
| Antonyms: | inadequately, insufficiently, unequally, unsatisfactorily, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | amply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fully, sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, acceptably, adequately, appropriately, bountifully, capaciously, completely, copiously, enough, extensively, fittingly, generously, greatly, lavishly, liberally, plenteously, plentifully, profusely, properly, richly, rightly, satisfactorily, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, well |
| Antonyms: | illiberal, inadequately, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | apropos |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | relevantly, suitably |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, aptly, opportunely, pertinently, suitably, timely |
| Antonyms: | inappropriately, irrelevantly, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | duly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accordingly, properly |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, at the proper time, befittingly, correctly, decorously, deservedly, on time, punctually, rightfully, suitably |
| Antonyms: | improperly, unduly, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | eminently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exceptionally; well |
| Synonyms: | conspicuously, exceedingly, extremely, greatly, highly, notably, outstandingly, prominently, remarkably, strikingly, suitably, surpassingly, very |
| Antonyms: | unimportantly, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, becomingly, by a wide margin, completely, considerably, easily, effortlessly, entirely, extremely, far, fittingly, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, luxuriantly, plentifully, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, very much, wholly |
| Antonyms: | badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | officially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an official manner |
| Synonyms: | according to protocol, befittingly, ceremoniously, conventionally, correctly, customarily, fittingly, formally, orderly, precisely, properly, regularly, suitably |
| Antonyms: | casually, informally, unceremoniously |
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