appropriately

[uh-proh-pree-it-lee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-appropriately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of appropriately¹

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Others, understanding how tricky it is to be truly smart in a world full of phony intellectuals and career posers, would be appropriately impressed.

From Salon

We’d love to have a country that supports free speech, offers universal health care and free education through college, taxes the rich appropriately and truly supports families and workers.

From Salon

Any NFL game is a major event and the US is full of appropriately sized stadiums to suit.

From BBC

The union said such claims were taken seriously and dealt with appropriately.

From BBC

CIF, City Section, et al., will see that his career is appropriately honored for his 50th year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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