appropriately

[ uh-proh-pree-it-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is suitable or fitting:

   When working outside, make sure the students are dressed appropriately for the weather.

   The museum should be leading the way paying its own employees appropriately.

Other Words From

• qua·si-ap·pro·pri·ate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of appropriately¹

appropriate ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Then, they tested the mice's ability to react appropriately to the different sounds.

From Science Daily

“The policy challenge is how to appropriately balance critically important goals around housing production with equally important preservation and tenant protection goals,” the department wrote in a recent report.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair – who will compete for the undisputed title in the chief support - conducted themselves appropriately to build up to the richest fight in female boxing.

From BBC

These were not isolated incidents - 13 of the 25 venues we visited failed to respond appropriately to the Angela code word.

From BBC

Soraya Chemaly, author of the appropriately named "Rage Becomes Her," pointed out to me that other forms of oppression, like racism and homophobia, rely on marginalization.

From Salon

Related Words

• accordingly
• aptly
• duly
• judiciously
• justly
• properly