APTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

aptly

adverb

Definition of aptly

as in ably

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Recent Examples of aptly Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Less well known is the secondary dining area—aptly named the Secret Garden—which, in good weather, offers a wonderful al fresco experience on the terrace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 The image that aptly symbolizes the Chiefs’ undefeated opening four weeks is now the image that represents the uncertainty baked into the next 13. — Sam McDowell 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 On September 25, Swift released the deluxe edition of The Life of a Showgirl, aptly titled The Encore. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aptly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptly

Adverb

The other two, Molly Dogwood and Taylor Mosco, were circulating ably with the beautiful and naturally extroverted people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Despite an occasional groan of narrative machinery, Vavrek ably repaces Saunders’s story line and carries its texty voices into song.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ably

Adverb

The filling is silky and rich, deftly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and tastes unmistakably of pumpkin.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
And when an adult in the room was needed to drive discussions on race relations or other serious issues, Johnson handled that deftly, too.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

In the exclusive first-look clip above, O’Connor artfully grapples with his longing to return to music, hugging a past version of himself playing the violin as his face bleeds from a boxing injury.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
High school student Bella Dubrovsky beamed proudly next to her tray of artfully frosted sugar cookies.

— Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of artfully

Adverb

Though the signature dumplings, chor muang—chicken and peanut filling encased in delicate butterfly pea flower dough—are the star, don’t overlook the noodle dishes, which are slurpable, expertly sauced, and so soft as to be almost buttery.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
How to Style It This fall look from Holmes expertly shows how to style a silk midi skirt for daytime.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of expertly

Adverb

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of adroitly

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Tia, on her end, handled the ambush skillfully, parrying jabs without raising her voice to prevent Wendy from having any opening to feign victimization.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Yes, Fielder and Oppenheim are deliberately (and skillfully) thwarting those expectations, but to what end?

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of skillfully

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The Ghanaian man, a university graduate who speaks English fluently, couldn't find a job in his special education field and, struggling to support his family of four, was working as a farmer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Biscuits • Beard speaks Dutch fluently in part because Brendan Hunt, who co-wrote the episode with Jason Sudeikis, speaks Dutch fluently.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluently

Adverb

Rosalía had no need for a flat shoe, and masterfully walked through the subway grates with her statement high heels while showing off her toned legs with a minimalist all-black minidress.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Videos shared by Nevada’s parents on Instagram show the precocious dynamo masterfully weaving between taller players and delivering powerful kicks driving the ball into the goal.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026