aptly

adverb

apt·ly ˈap(t)-lē

Synonyms of aptly next

: in an apt manner : in a way that is fitting or appropriate

… at the edge of the vast desert aptly named the Empty Quarter …—

Geraldine Brooks

All her albums have famously been autobiographical, and her latest, the aptly titled Speak Now, is filled with emotionally charged songs she wrote about the past two years of her life …—

Joey Bartolomeo

Paganism in Rome fell victim not to intolerance but to the "institutionalized egotism" (to use a phrase aptly applied to the absolutist monarchy of Louis XIV) that was a central feature of the late Roman imperial system.—

Peter Brown

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The legendary dancer, director, choreographer, and activist, who revolutionized the Black experience while flexing mastery across genres and art forms, is aptly celebrated in this spectacular show. —

Natasha Gural, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The drinks were aptly named after the newlyweds' dogs. —

Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Clerk Koppes said the Social Security list is aptly named the Death List. —

Caitlyn Kim, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024 In the film, aptly titled Hot Frosty, Chabert plays Kathy, a grieving widow who is trying to reconnect with joy and the Christmas spirit. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aptly