Synonyms

appropriately

American

[uh-proh-pree-it-lee] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt li /

adverb

in a way that is suitable or fitting.

When working outside, make sure the students are dressed appropriately for the weather.
The museum should be leading the way paying its own employees appropriately.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

quasi-appropriately

adverb

Etymology

Origin of appropriately

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Appropriately, “Unrolling Eternity” celebrates the ancient artists who created these magnificent “Books of the Dead” alongside the present-day conservators who have resurrected them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Appropriately, Veiel foregrounds the unavoidable truth: Extras in her movies ended up at concentration camps, something she lied about.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Appropriately nicknamed 'Beau 'n' Arrow' the 21-year-old from Doncaster beat PDC world champion Littler in a thrilling decider on Monday to become the first woman to reach the final of the World Youth Championship.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Appropriately, he was the final out of the game, swinging wildly at an Alex Vesia fastball for a strikeout on a foul tip that left the former Dodger one for 12 for the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

"Appropriately," notes Paul Strathern, "it is an unstable element."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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