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Meaning of appropriately in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈproʊpriətli/

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  1. Adverb

    appropriately

    Definitions

    1. in an appropriate manner

    Examples

    • « he was appropriately dressed »

    Antonyms

    • inappropriately
    • unsuitably
    • not suitably
    • inappropriately
    • unsuitably
    • not suitably

Famous quotes

  • « I think it's more interesting to see people who don't feel appropriately. I relate to that, because sometimes I don't feel anything at all for things I'm supposed to, and other times I feel too much. It's not always like it is in the movies. »
    Ryan Gosling
  • « When the Senate ceases to engage nominees in meaningful discussion of legal issues, the confirmation process takes on an air of vacuity and farce, and the Senate becomes incapable of either properly evaluating nominees or appropriately educating the public. »
    Elena Kagan
  • « Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power. »
    Benito Mussolini
  • « Swing voters are more appropriately known as the 'idiot voters' because they have no set of philosophical principles. By the age of fourteen, you're either a Conservative or a Liberal if you have an IQ above a toaster. »
    Ann Coulter
  • « I'm a big proponent of young women dressing appropriately in the workplace to get ahead. We need to demand respect as women, and part of that involves how we present ourselves. »
    Rachel Roy

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