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

Derived Forms

quasi-appropriately

adverb

Etymology

Origin of appropriately

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Appropriately, the men have pride of place in any description of “The Best Years of Our Lives.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Appropriately, he was the final out of the game, swinging wildly at an Alex Vesia fastball for a strikeout on a foul tip that left the former Dodger one for 12 for the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

Appropriately enough, her self-penned song, Voyage is delicate as a fairy's wings, fluttering with a soft-spoken plea to treat each other with kindness.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

Appropriately, the image is titled "Scissors," and Halsey cuts it up well.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

"Appropriately," notes Paul Strathern, "it is an unstable element."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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