appropriately

American  

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

adverb

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-appropriately
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of appropriately

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

appropriately

Trustees are the institution’s fiduciaries and it is their responsibility to see that restricted funds are spent appropriately, said Ben Porter, founder of Principal Gift Strategies, a fundraising consultancy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Security minister Dan Jarvis told MPs in January that any risks were being "appropriately managed".

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

In the hours before the fifth annual Beehive Block Party kicked off on Saturday, the venue was, appropriately, abuzz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

“The markets are appropriately cautious about whether just the mere announcement of tariffs actually means the tariffs will go into effect,” she also said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

Three thousand feet, we all agreed, and the altitude was reported to the crowd, which ooohed and ahhhed appropriately.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Related Words

• accordingly
• aptly
• duly
• judiciously
• justly
• properly