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 flashback structure doesn’t serve much of a purpose except to delay the audience’s complete endorsement of a character who, though appropriately cantankerous, is unambiguously a hero and nice guy. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Per People, Madonna—perhaps appropriately—chose to go as the Weeping Madonna statue, and Morris was dressed as a nun. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

The cabin is quiet, materials are appropriately upscale, and the overall environment feels designed around making daily driving less stressful. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Tests used to make medical decisions should be accurate, reliable, and interpreted appropriately. — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026

These regulations are intended to protect public health and ensure human remains are treated appropriately. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

In this case, the parent company has determined that a portion of its investment in the UK operation is more appropriately reflected as equity rather than intercompany debt. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The entire piece is, appropriately enough, too big to take in in one glance; a viewer must step from side to side, and peer and squint, to make any sense of it. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Fuel Check was announced as part of an effort to make sure gas station operators are charging appropriately following the suspension of the tax. — Eva Flowe october 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026