Synonyms for

Appropriately

Verb / ʌˈprəʊpri:ɪtli: / Another word for appropriately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose

Synonyms & similar words

unsuitably fittingly befittingly inappropriately fitly suitably suitably fittingly properly adequately correctly rightly aptly well decently respectably seemingly befittingly competently effectively efficiently expertly nicely polishedly satisfactorily successfully

Synonyms by register

Formal

suitably fittingly aptly pertinently

Informal

rightly properly okay fine

Literary

aptly meetly

Antonyms

inappropriately unsuitably improperly wrongly incorrectly unfittingly

Common collocations

  • appropriately dressed
  • appropriately addressed
  • appropriately named
  • appropriately used
  • appropriately applied
  • appropriately qualified
  • appropriately described

Word family

noun appropriateness
verb appropriate
adjective appropriate

Usage note

This adverb indicates that something is suitable or fitting for a particular situation or purpose. It is often used to describe behavior, actions, or the use of language.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher dressed appropriately for the science experiment.
  2. The chef cooked the steak appropriately for the customer's preference.
  3. The athlete trained appropriately for the upcoming race.
  4. The artist painted the scene appropriately for the mood of the piece.
  5. The lawyer spoke appropriately in the courtroom.

Quotes

  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.' - Steve Jobs
  • 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.' - Socrates
  • 'If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.' - Albert Einstein

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