appropriately

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.

Adverb

Examples

He closes the foreword by acknowledging that his proposals would have far-reaching impacts on railway staff, communities and industry - and passes the buck onto government to ensure that these consequences are managed appropriately.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “appropriately” mean?

In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.

Is “appropriately” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.