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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

quasi-appropriately adverb

Etymology

Origin of appropriately

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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The 7th District, which looks like a scorpion, is appropriately dastardly, stretching from mountainous country in the western part of the state straight to expressways over the Potomac River into Washington D.C.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s not exactly raw, but it is unapologetic; a more authentic and appropriately ridiculous look at the only show of its kind to last this long.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

At this point, Nvidia is valued more like other chip companies, appropriately so.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Brad Pearce, national chair of the School Food People, said he welcomed the government's review of the school food standards, but said they should be "monitored and funded appropriately".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Typically, the plane would have been flying on autopilot in that situation, reacting immediately and appropriately to wind shear.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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