Appropriately
/əˈproʊpriətli/
adverbIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
In a way that is suitable or proper in the circumstances.
/əˈproʊpriətli/
adverbneutralIntermediate
General
In a suitable or proper manner.
She dressed appropriately for the job interview.
💡 Simply: Correctly or suitably.
More Examples
2
He handled the difficult situation appropriately.
How It's Used
Formal Writing
"The speaker addressed the issue appropriately, considering the sensitive nature of the topic."
Business
"The company responded appropriately to the customer's complaint."
From Middle English *appropriatly*, from Old French *apropier*, from Latin *apropiare* meaning 'to make one's own'. The suffix '-ly' signifies an adverbial form.
The word's usage has remained consistent over time, always referring to suitability and correctness.
Memory tip
Think 'appropriate' + '-ly' – it's the adverb form, indicating how something is done.
Practice
Base: appropriate
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written