adv

aptly

AP-lee

Aptly (adv) means in a fitting or suitable way. Example: “The film was aptly named "Chaos.”

adv

In a fitting or suitable way.

"The film was aptly named "Chaos.""

"She aptly summarised the whole meeting in one sentence."

How to Use Aptly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFittingly or appropriately — often used before a name or description that suits its subject well.

Common pairings

aptly named aptly described aptly put

Word Forms

more aptly comparative, most aptly superlative

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Etymology

From apt plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “aptly” mean?

The word “aptly” means in a fitting or suitable way. In plain terms, fittingly or appropriately — often used before a name or description that suits its subject well.

How do you pronounce “aptly”?

“Aptly” is pronounced AP-lee (/ˈæp(t).li/ in IPA).

How do you use “aptly” in a sentence?

Here is “aptly” used in a sentence: “The film was aptly named "Chaos.".”

What part of speech is “aptly”?

“Aptly” is an adverb.