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 highlights of white lights, balloons, and shirts stand out while black suits look appropriately dark and retain the fine contours of their cuts and textures. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

An assistive robot would need to distinguish among these actions to respond appropriately. — Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

And Ibiza provides an appropriately uninhibited first setting. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Rabies is a viral disease that is nearly 100% fatal but is preventable when PEP is given appropriately before symptoms start, according to the CDC. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Especially when that time could be directed to a central ensemble bursting with more than enough charm, chemistry and appropriately youthful folly to generate plenty of tea on their own. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Interestingly, that’s still lower than the Ford Super Duty’s 40,000-pound limit when appropriately spec’d. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

The bigger question is whether the AI can read the situation well enough to respond appropriately. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

One audit found that the district did not understand the scope of coordination the program would involve between the parties and did not appropriately vet the vendor before entering into the contract. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026