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appropriately

adverb

In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

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Word length
13
Starts with
A
Ends with
Y
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
B2

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adverb

  1. In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

    “He was appropriately dressed”

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He was appropriately dressed
If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!
I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed

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