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

Edward Hoke is an ingratiating, appropriately annoying and attractive Blaze. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Hydrogen molecules contain two hydrogen atoms whose electron spins must pair appropriately to form the H–H bond. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Test how quickly the organization can detect the signal, interpret its significance, make a decision, contain the problem, communicate appropriately, and protect affected customers. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Hafley came up with his point guard comparison months ago after watching film of Sieler repeatedly setting up his teammates for sack or, phrased more appropriately, dishing out assists to his teammates. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Then there were the more fun giveaways, themed appropriately to the department’s primary function. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Hotel Luze feels appropriately on-theme for the history of its location. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

But of course the backstory linking them is appropriately twisty. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Our responsibility is not to make those decisions for residents, but to educate them about the risks, assess their health and safety, monitor for concerns, and respond appropriately when intervention is needed. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026