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

And, appropriately for this book's title, these multimillionaires can be found basically everywhere. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

The Day tracks evoke the sparkliest, brightest summer pool party, while the Night tracks are, appropriately, dancier — if also, as is often Jepsen’s wont, a little sad. — Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Lincoln-Way East apologized for the behavior in a statement, saying the students were not members of the football team, they had been identified, and they would be disciplined appropriately. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

In 2012, the coach Joe Philbin began, probably appropriately enough, with rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill throwing three interceptions as the Dolphins lost to Houston, 30-10. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Here’s the history behind the outdated rule and some tips on how to handle the change of season appropriately. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026

The premiere, appropriately, had more the feel of an Oasis stadium concert than a sombre festival premiere. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Most recently, concerns have grown that Engelbert failed to respond appropriately to political protests over transgender women playing sports, which began to overshadow the league's season in recent weeks. — Jessica Golden, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Voice provides the stable character, while tone allows that character to respond appropriately to context. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026