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

One key to success has been to finally acknowledge the scale of the problem and adapt appropriately. — Mehmet Oz, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026

The atmosphere has to work extra hard to distribute all this extra heat appropriately. — Sean MacAday 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

And the home of the Mayo Clinic is appropriately among America's healthiest states. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2026

But if the drain line is clogged or the drain pan is not tilted appropriately, then this could prevent the moisture from draining away. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

My concern has always been public safety, neighborhood impact, and ensuring that any facility is appropriately structured and responsibly managed. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The complaint claimed the care home company failed to ensure Kasanga’s food was properly prepared or that she was supervised while eating, as well as failing to respond appropriately to the choking. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

The relevant question for investors is not whether gold is going to $5,000 — forecasts are uncertain by definition — but rather what role gold plays in a portfolio and whether that role is being filled appropriately given current market conditions. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Perhaps capitalism can be appropriately fettered within the confines of a select few cities, inspiring a nonviolent, nationwide socialist revolution. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026