appropriately
word · lemma: appropriate
Definition
In a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Appropriately' is commonly used in formal and polite contexts, especially for behavior, dress, or actions. Often paired with verbs like 'dress', 'act', or 'respond'. Not as casual as 'okay' or 'fine'.
Spanish: apropiadamente - adecuadamentePortuguese (BR): apropriadamente - adequadamentePortuguese (PT): apropriadamente - adequadamenteChinese (Simplified): 恰当地 - 适当地Chinese (Traditional): 恰當地 - 適當地Hindi: उचित रूप से - ठीक प्रकार सेArabic: على نحو مناسب - بشكل ملائمBengali: উপযুক্তভাবে - যথাযথভাবেRussian: соответственно - надлежащим образомJapanese: 適切に - 相応しくVietnamese: một cách phù hợp - hợp lýKorean: 적절하게 - 알맞게Turkish: uygun şekilde - uygun bir biçimdeUrdu: مناسب طور پر - درست طریقے سےIndonesian: dengan tepat - secara pantas
Example Sentences
Students should dress appropriately for school.
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Please respond appropriately to the questions.
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It is important to act appropriately in public places.
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She handled the difficult situation very appropriately.
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If you don’t behave appropriately, you might get into trouble.
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"Was I dressed appropriately for the interview?"
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