appropriately
in the right way for the situation
In a way that is right or suitable for a particular situation, purpose, or audience.
to the right level (not too much or too little)
To an extent, level, or amount that is suitable for the situation or purpose.
following the rules or standards
In a way that follows official requirements, accepted standards, or correct procedures.
used to say something is a good match for the situation
Used to comment that something is fitting or expected in the circumstances.
- Base: appropriately
- Plural: appropriatelies
act appropriately
1behave in the right way
behave well for the situation
- We expect all visitors to act appropriately.
- He apologized and promised to act appropriately in the future.
- Please act appropriately at school.
appropriately enough
1fittingly; as expected
used to say something matches the situation well
- Appropriately enough, the safety officer arrived first.
- The sign was, appropriately enough, spelled incorrectly.
- Appropriately enough, the award went to the youngest competitor.
be appropriately dressed
1wear suitable clothing
wear the right clothes
- Guests are expected to be appropriately dressed.
- Make sure you’re appropriately dressed for the wedding.
- I am appropriately dressed for work.
dress appropriately
1wear suitable clothes
wear the right clothes
- Please dress appropriately for the interview.
- It’s cold outside, so dress appropriately.
- Dress appropriately for the party.
handle something appropriately
1deal with properly
deal with something well
- The manager handled the situation appropriately.
- Sensitive information must be handled appropriately.
- She handled the problem appropriately.
react appropriately
1show a suitable reaction
react in the right way
- She reacted appropriately when the alarm sounded.
- It can be hard to react appropriately under pressure.
- He reacted appropriately to the news.
respond appropriately
1reply in the right way
answer in the right way
- Customer service staff are trained to respond appropriately to complaints.
- Try to respond appropriately rather than react impulsively.
- I responded appropriately to her email.
use something appropriately
1use correctly and suitably
use something in the right way
- Students must use citations appropriately in academic essays.
- Use the tools appropriately to avoid injury.
- Use this word appropriately in a sentence.