Aptly

//ˈæp(t).li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably

    "an aptly named hotel"

Adverb
  1. 1
    with competence; in a competent capable manner wordnet

Synonyms

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ablycapablycompetentlycompetentlydeftlyefficiently

Example

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"It is aptly said that necessity is the mother of invention."

Etymology

From apt + -ly.

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