Synonyms of appropriately

appropriately

adverb

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

make sure you greet our guests appropriately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• properly
• correctly
• suitably
• happily
• duly
• rightly
• adequately
• fittingly
• well
• right
• acceptably
• appositely
• congruously
• meetly
• satisfactorily
• decently
• tolerably
• passably
• decorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improperly
• incorrectly
• inappropriately
• wrongly
• incongruously
• unsuitably
• unsatisfactorily
• unfortunately
• unacceptably
• unseemly
• unseasonably
• irrelevantly
• inopportunely
• inaptly
• awkwardly
• ungracefully
• inappositely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appropriately

The data might be strong, and the expression levels are regulated appropriately. — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

With that said, Spanish star Rodri will have a target on his back (or, more appropriately, his ankles). — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

The inspection report said The Vero pledged to appropriately staff the memory care unit based on the number of residents and to ensure someone completed rounds at least every two hours during sleeping hours. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

Because of their large size, giraffes are challenging to move and position appropriately for anesthetic procedures. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

There was none more appropriately suited to Monroe than Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Kaplan said that ideally, dogs should be in a carrier that's specifically made for cars, has been independently tested for safety and is appropriately installed. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Ippolito looks a little more like a yassified Wolff brother than Stallone, but his voice is appropriately thick and heavy and, well, Rocky-sounding. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 July 2026

The clean knob Morgan has come up with fits the interior much more appropriately. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 July 2026