adverb

appropriately

suitably, properly, fittingly

She was dressed appropriately for the cold weather.

She was dressed appropriately for the cold weather.

The issue was not handled appropriately.

The issue was not handled appropriately.

((modifies verb)) in a way that is suitable. He reacted appropriately to the news.

Synonyms: suitably, properly; Antonyms: inappropriately

From the adjective 'appropriate' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

This is the adverb form of 'appropriate'. If an action is appropriate, you do it appropriately.

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