B2adverbformalworklanguage
US/əˈproʊ.pri.ət.li/
UK/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.li/
in a way that is right or suitable for a particular situation
In context
Please dress appropriately for the interview; a suit is best.
The staff responded appropriately when the fire alarm went off.
Any complaint will be appropriately dealt with by the manager.
Words that go with appropriately
verb + adverb
- dress appropriatelyChildren should dress appropriately for cold weather.
- behave appropriatelyHe did not behave appropriately at the meeting.
- respond appropriatelyThe system must respond appropriately to errors.
- act appropriatelyYou must act appropriately in a crisis.
adverb + adjective
- appropriately namedThe Sunny Cafe is appropriately named.
- appropriately trainedAll drivers are appropriately trained.
- appropriately qualifiedWe only hire appropriately qualified teachers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He dressed appropriate for the party.Correct: He dressed appropriately for the party.