appropriately

American  

[uh-proh-pree-it-lee] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt li /

adverb

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-appropriately
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of appropriately

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

appropriately

A probe found former Lloyd's of London CEO John Neal failed to ensure whistleblower complaints about his relationship were handled appropriately.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

I made sure to be specific about what I was going to email her so she could set her expectations appropriately.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

They said: "Follow official advice from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and be patient with staff while the ongoing situation is managed appropriately."

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Notably, the seventh song on the album, “Everything,” tips the record into a more appropriately confessional place, a perspective one couldn’t get with the short film alone.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

Then I realized he was making some sort of joke and endeavoured to smile appropriately, though I suspect some residue of my bewilderment, not to say shock, remained detectable in my expression.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Related Words

• accordingly
• aptly
• duly
• judiciously
• justly
• properly