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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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Lawyers for CPL, an independent production company which makes the UK version of the show, have said its welfare system is "gold standard" and industry-leading, and that it had acted appropriately in all these cases.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

We hope that more employers will understand the financial challenges nurses face and invest appropriately in their futures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

“They oversaw a combination of a gruesome surgery, intense physical therapy and appropriately prescribed medicines,” Attar said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“A smaller minimum makes it attainable to also fit in someone’s portfolio and size the position appropriately from a risk perspective.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The cards and letters are collected, placed in bags, and brought by messenger to the Bowens’ private residence, a town house that is already overflowing with appropriately somber floral arrangements.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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