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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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

Gruenbaum said that he appropriately disclosed his investment in the Thrive fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

One of the most unusual examples was his fascination with solo saxophone improvisations, notably on the appropriately titled “The Solo Album.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"Our maternity and ultrasound services are delivered by appropriately trained professionals using nationally approved screening pathways and equipment standards," she said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

They don’t see any hierarchical gap between themselves and the pilots in the air, and to them, mitigated speech from a pilot doesn’t mean the speaker is being appropriately deferential to a superior.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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