aptly

[apt-lee]

adverb

1. in a manner that is suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriately.

   Known for its distinctive fanned tail and energetic flying antics, the aptly named fantail is one of the most common native birds of New Zealand.

Other Word Forms

• overaptly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of aptly¹

apt ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

In March, Pearce released his first solo album, aptly titled “Toddler Techno.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Alien: Earth” sets up the sylph-like Chandler to be the series’ breakout star, and she aptly captures the personality and demeanor of a wiser-than-her-years kid in a woman’s skin.

From Salon

L.A. descended into the steamy lair of Spa Palace’s pool room for Substack’s sold-out bathhouse literary reading last week, aptly titled “A Night of Desire.”

From Los Angeles Times

And on “Swag,” Bieber includes an interlude aptly titled “Standing on Business.”

From Los Angeles Times

In March, Pearce released his first solo album aptly titled, “Toddler Techno.”

From Los Angeles Times

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