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

The research demonstrates that appropriately prepared light can develop this behavior naturally as it travels, without requiring those additional optical components.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

“The board determined that the terms on which the offer could proceed would not appropriately reflect the strength of the company’s business and long-term growth outlook,” Firmus said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Still, Dallas president Lorie Logan warned: "I currently estimate the target range needs to rise an additional 50 basis points or more to appropriately balance the outlook and risks for our dual mandate goals."

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Priorities: “My top three priorities: increase enrollment, increase accessibility to education for students and help educators feel appropriately supported and compensated.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Still, the size of the place makes us pause for a moment, buckets in hand, before searching out an appropriately humble entrance.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

Related Words

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