APTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

aptly

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Definition of aptly

as in ably

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Recent Examples of aptly 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 The new, aptly named Perpetual Padellone retains the original’s vintage aesthetics, but is equipped with a new annual calendar (Caliber 7190) that automatically accounts for 30- and 31-day months and requires adjustment just once a year. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 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

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
The right person would ably balance greenlight authority with maintaining Netflix’s biggest talent relationships.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 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

It’s expertly crafted, almost like a brutalist statement piece in your office.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
Come cocktail hour, pull back the deep olive green curtain on the second floor and slip into Sloane’s, a gorgeously intimate, discreet spot made for cozy chats over expertly mixed drinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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

Adverb

The video shows Nevada skillfully dribbling the ball and scoring, before cutting to the preschool prodigy looking at the cops with confusion.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Telhou uses primal shouts to keep the herd together, while Saâdia uses a slingshot contraption to skillfully throw stones at straying goats.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of skillfully

Adverb

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
Sam, who speaks Arabic fluently and whose specialties brought him to the Middle East, is working in Dubai.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluently

Adverb

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
Seattle accomplishes this by masterfully disguising defensive assignments before the snap, which can force Mahomes to diagnose where to go with the football only after dropping back.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026