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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

Aline Brosh McKenna’s screenplay was wickedly clever, and David Frankel’s direction was appropriately becoming for a film about fashion publishing.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

MacDowell was sent to HMP Grampian before being transferred to Glenochil to ensure his care was more appropriately managed.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But filling its spacious offices and laboratories with appropriately distinguished professors was not as easy as getting the structure built.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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