apropos

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for apropos, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Fitting or relevant to the situation at hand.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

about

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

incidental

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Fitting or relevant to the situation at hand.

“His comment was apropos, given the topic of discussion.”

incidental

Opposites

malapropos

2. prep

Regarding; concerning.

“Few have the same root and branch obsession with the recent past or the avenger’s recall (‘the necessity for long memory and sarcasm in argument’, as he wrote apropos the old left intelligentsia in New York).”

about

How to use apropos

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

apropos of nothing apropos of your comment

A fairly formal or literary word — more common in writing than everyday speech.

Etymology

Borrowed directly from French à propos, literally "to the purpose."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “apropos” mean?

The word “apropos” means fitting or relevant to the situation at hand. In plain terms, means "relevant" or "on the subject of," and is often used as "apropos of" to introduce a related comment.

How do you pronounce “apropos”?

“Apropos” is pronounced ap-ruh-POH (/ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “apropos” in a sentence?

Here is “apropos” used in a sentence: “His comment was apropos, given the topic of discussion.”

What is the opposite of “apropos”?

The opposite of “apropos” — its antonyms — is malapropos.

What part of speech is “apropos”?

Depending on how it is used, “apropos” can be an adjective and a preposition.

Where does the word “apropos” come from?

The word “apropos” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French à propos, literally "to the purpose.".

How many meanings does “apropos” have?

“Apropos” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitting or relevant to the situation at hand.

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