Appropriate Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-prōprē-ĭt
Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. right
  2. apt
  3. becoming
  4. befitting
  5. correct
  6. felicitous
  7. fit
  8. fitting
  9. happy
  10. meet
  11. proper
  12. tailor-made
Antonyms:
  1. inappropriate
  2. unsuitable
  3. unfitting
  4. unbecoming
  5. improper
  6. unsuited
  7. unseemly
Consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. fit
  2. suitable
  3. proper
  4. fitting
  5. right
  6. relevant
  7. deserved
  8. applicable
  9. due
  10. apposite
  11. apropos
  12. comme il faut
  13. just
  14. concordant
  15. suited
  16. condign
  17. merited
  18. decorous
  19. felicitous
  20. germane
  21. idoneous
  22. rightful
  23. opportune
  24. pertinent
  25. well-expressed
  26. seemly
  27. well-chosen
  28. well-put
Suited to one's end or purpose
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. good
  2. befitting
  3. convenient
  4. expedient
  5. fit
  6. meet
  7. proper
  8. suitable
  9. tailor-made
  10. useful
To provide money
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. earmark
  2. allocate
  3. allow
  4. set-aside
  5. reserve
  6. set apart
  7. assign (to a particular use)
  8. apportion
  9. devote
  10. assign
  11. appoint
  12. allow-for
  13. disburse
  14. designate
  15. budget
  16. allot
Antonyms:
  1. inappropriate
  2. unsuitable
  3. unfitting
  4. unbecoming
  5. improper
  6. unsuited
  7. unseemly
  8. reject
  9. refuse
  10. keep
  11. give
  12. bestow
  13. bequeath
  14. return

Words Related to Appropriate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Appropriate Sentence Examples

  • I didn't think it appropriate to tell you who I was.

  • He couldn't have chosen a more appropriate song.

  • If I want to sunbathe, I should buy appropriate clothing.

  • I wasn't sure what would be appropriate attire for the restaurant.

  • The search for appropriate luggage was tedious.

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