Meaning & use
aptly
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in a way that is suitable, fitting, or appropriate for the situation.
See it in a sentence
The stray cat was aptly named Shadow, since it followed her everywhere.
The report was aptly titled 'Lessons from Failure.'
A note on using this word
Aptly is almost always paired with a past participle like 'named,' 'described,' or 'titled.'
Words with a similar meaning
fittinglysuitably
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Words with an opposite meaning
inappropriately
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