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

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

But Congress is on the verge of making a terrible mistake by squandering the opportunity to appropriately regulate this industry that has fought for clarity for so long. — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Leading individuals through an organizational change requires understanding the emotional stages of the change curve and responding appropriately. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Contrast that with some of the football stadia back home built in the last 15-20 years where, beyond the spelling out of a club’s name on the appropriately coloured seats, there’s precious little hint as to who resides there. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Some of those Medicaid insurers sent warning letters to providers, some who were suspected of overbilling, on how to appropriately bill. — Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 30 July 2026

The lawsuit alleges that the Salvation Army was negligent in hiring Johnson and that the second attack could have been prevented if the nonprofit had responded to the first one appropriately. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

In the hours before the fifth annual Beehive Block Party kicked off on Saturday, the venue was, appropriately, abuzz. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026