appropriately

/əˈproʊpriɪɾli/
/əˈprʌʊpriɪtli/
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Definitions of appropriately
  1. adverb
    in an appropriate manner
    “he was appropriately dressed”
    synonyms: befittingly, duly, fitly, fittingly, suitably
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    antonyms:
    inappropriately
    in an inappropriate manner
Pronunciation
US
/əˈproʊpriɪɾli/
UK
/əˈprʌʊpriɪtli/
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