Antonyms for aptly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : apt

Phonetic Transcription : æpt

Definition of aptly

Origin : early 15c., "by natural means," from apt + -ly (2).

As in apropos : adv relevantly, suitably
As in neatly : adv tidily
As in pat : adv exactly, fittingly
As in right : adv appropriately, suitably
As in appropriately : adv suitably
As in cleverly : adv in a dexterous manner
As in intelligently : adv cleverly
As in happily : adv successfully

Example sentences :

But that way madness lay, as Shakespeare has so aptly said of another matter.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

"The Hithertos," as Mr. Zangwill has aptly termed them, are helpless.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

"That looks good to me," said Peter, delighted that the argot fell so aptly from his lips.
Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs

If so, he had performed an unprecedented feat in recalling it so aptly.
Extract from : « Peak and Prairie » by Anna Fuller

These tales may be aptly described the best books for boys and girls.
Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock

Of this class of workman it may be said quite as aptly as of the poet, that he is born, not made.
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton

These tales may be aptly described as those of a new Cooper.
Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin

It has been aptly called "building the pyramid from the apex downward."
Extract from : « Short Story Writing » by Charles Raymond Barrett

Many of them say good things; hardly one delivers them aptly or gracefully.
Extract from : « Glances at Europe » by Horace Greeley

An anecdote often told of him aptly illustrates his habit of mind.
Extract from : « Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks » by Jean de La Fontaine

Synonyms for aptly

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