APTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

aptly

adverb

Definition of aptly

as in ably

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Recent Examples of aptly See Sunken Ships Join Alpena Shipwreck Tours’ roughly two-and-a-half-hour cruise into Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s aptly nicknamed Shipwreck Alley, where Lake Huron’s cold, fresh water has kept dozens of wrecks remarkably well preserved. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Post-Covid, of course, this instead plays as a fantastical spin on an experience still fresh in everyone’s minds — a familiarity that Louis Leterrier‘s film, all too aptly premiering on Netflix, uses to its claustrophobic advantage. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 In the evenings, most guests gravitate toward the fireplace in the bar, aptly named Assemblage, or take their glasses of champagne to the wrought-iron tables scattered on the terrace to admire the sunset. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026 The Australian model and TV personality is starring in his own reality dating series, aptly titled Let’s Marry Harry. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aptly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptly

Adverb

Cusick and Kretschmann offer complementary chords of variable petulance and insecurity, as newcomer Cuoso ably negotiates her character’s shifting ambiguities.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
The kitchen is ably led by former River Café head chef Danny Bohan, whose menu draws on French and Italian culinary traditions with highlights like Dorset crab with tomatoes and aioli and sea bass carpaccio.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of ably

Adverb

The motion goes on to deftly undercut one of the AGs’ main talking points.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The view changes as the ship’s pilots deftly navigate worlds — or at least try to — like the metropolis of Coruscant and the deserts of Tatooine.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

Floral centerpieces, artfully designed by MJ Wittman of Fleuressence, are underwritten by Stephanie Wilbur.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Each Fernie's Frozen Espresso-tini Bar is artfully drizzled with ribbons of chocolate shell coating, hardening into a delicate, crackable bite, making for the ultimate pick-me-up on a stick!

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of artfully

Adverb

Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain, NYFF62), who also wrote the show’s music and lyrics, keeps things expertly balanced on a knife’s edge between musical theater satire and cathartic character study.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Expect refined takes on local favorites, to expertly grilled meats and seasonal vegetable dishes, alongside a thoughtful wine list showcasing Greek producers.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of expertly

Adverb

Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026

Definition of adroitly

Adverb

That was the trademark philosophy of legendary interior designer Albert Hadley, who masterfully shaped high-society taste for decades.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
The action sequences in this film aren’t overpowering, but they are masterfully choreographed.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026