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 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

Susan is appropriately horrified, but once her disgust passes, the now-exes share a tender moment. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

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

In order not to dishearten us, Nature has very appropriately thrown the action of our vision outward. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Here's why even more are ahead To be as comfortable as possible, dress appropriately for the weather, use bug spray and bring a blanket, a sleeping bag, or a reclining chair to lie on. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

In a letter to ICE's acting director Thursday, Cortez Masto and 15 of her colleagues in the Democratic caucus questioned ICE's need to spend up to $20 million to buy the devices, as well as the agency's ability to use them appropriately. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

And at the medial side, the Ja 4’s supportive rubber wrap appears in brown for an appropriately earthy color combination. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026