appropriately

adverb

Sayuh-PROH-pree-uht-lee/əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət.li/UK/əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət.li/

1 meaning of appropriately

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adverb
In a way that is right or suitable for the situation.
She dressed appropriately for the cold, windy weather.
The teacher answered appropriately when the child asked a hard question.
Similarproperly, suitably, correctly, fittingly
Oppositeinappropriately

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Origin

From the word "appropriate" plus "-ly".