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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Investors haven’t been overly thrilled, and the company’s relatively cheap valuation, at around 18 times forward earnings, appropriately reflects a wariness about its position in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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 goal is to invest in the market appropriately and stop getting in your own way — and on that score, the AI tools are already good enough.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

They tossed their sickness bags and face masks into the appropriately labeled bins.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

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