aptly

[ apt-lee ]

adverb

1. in a manner that is suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriately:

   Known for its distinctive fanned tail and energetic flying antics, the aptly named fantail is one of the most common native birds of New Zealand.

Other Words From

• o·ver·apt·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of aptly¹

apt ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Steaming vents of water bubbled into the aptly named Firehole River as I parked, and we set off on a wide gravel trail, bear spray at the ready.

From Outside Online

Three and a half years ago, a burger-flipping robot aptly named Flippy, made by Miso Robotics, made its debut at a fast food restaurant in California called CaliBurger.

From Singularity Hub 

That’s despite the brewery-restaurant having a large patio, which has reopened, a bustling pickup business, and the launch of a wildly successful beer—aptly named “Fvck Covid” —which sells out as soon as they can put it on sale.

From Fortune

That’s where Jensen and her family run the aptly named Most Unlikely Place Gallery.

From Ozy

Fortunately, Google has just the tool for that—the aptly named Rich Results Test.

From Search Engine Watch

History itself has been aptly described as an argument un-ended.

From The Daily Beast

At the same time, she supports her daughter, aptly named Grace, who becomes a Christian in the second season.

From The Daily Beast

That goes without saying, as no one woman could aptly represent everyone who identifies within that category.

From The Daily Beast

Her very first sculpture, a metallic chrome unicorn aptly titled “Space Oracle,” sits on a pedestal directly in front.

From The Daily Beast

In a Vice Video aptly called “Animal Fuckers” one unnamed man explains what turns him on in the animal kingdom.

From The Daily Beast

Whatever the king said in his ravings about Hermione, might as aptly be called part of his "theme" as part of his "dream."

From Project Gutenberg

To which Cicero himself aptly answers, "que contingit omnibus fidibus, ut incontent sint; illud non continuo, ut que incontent."

From Project Gutenberg

These tales may be aptly described as those of a new Cooper.

From Project Gutenberg

He found man in the vile and helpless condition so aptly pictured by the miserable child.

From Project Gutenberg

Pizarro, however, who has been aptly described as "terribly persistent," refused to return.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ably
• adroitly
• deftly
• expertly
• handily
• ingeniously
• neatly
• nimbly
• skillfully
• smoothly