more appropriate

Main Entry:
appropriate [adj. uh-proh-pree-it; v. uh-proh-pree-eyt]
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: suitable
Synonyms: adapted, applicable, appurtenant, apropos, apt, becoming, befitting, belonging, congruous, convenient, correct, deserved, desired, due, felicitous, fit, fitting, germane, good, just, on the button, on the nose, opportune, pertinent, proper, relevant, right, rightful, seemly, tailor-made, true, useful, well-suited, well-timed
Antonyms: improper, unbecoming, unfitting, unseemly, unsuitable, unsuited
Main Entry: admissible
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: able or deserving of consideration; allowable
Synonyms: acceptable, allowed, applicable, appropriate, concedable, fair, fitting, just, justifiable, lawful, legal, legitimate, licit, likely, logical, not impossible, not unlikely, okay, passable, permissible, permitted, pertinent, possible, probable, proper, rational, reasonable, relevant, right, suitable, tolerable, tolerated, warranted, worthy
Antonyms: illegitimate, inadmissible, inapplicable, irrelevant, unfair, unjust, unsuitable, wrong
Main Entry: advisable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: recommended, wise
Synonyms: appropriate, apt, commendable, desirable, expedient, fit, fitting, judicious, politic, prudent, seemly, sensible, sound, suggested, suitable, tactical
Antonyms: improper, imprudent, inadvisable, inappropriate, injudicious, uncorrect, unwise
Main Entry: all right
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: satisfactory
Synonyms: acceptable, adequate, appropriate, average, decent, fair, fit, fitting, good, hunky-dory, okay, okey-dokey, passable, proper, satisfying, standard, sufficient, swell*, tolerable, unexceptional, unobjectionable
Antonyms: unsatisfactory
Main Entry: apropos
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: relevant, suitable
Synonyms: applicable, apposite, appropriate, apt, befitting, belonging, correct, fit, fitting, germane, kosher*, legit, material, on the button, on the nose, opportune, pertinent, proper, related, right, right on, seemly
Antonyms: inappropriate, irrelevant, unsuitable
Main Entry: apt
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: suitable
Synonyms: applicable, apposite, appropriate, apropos, befitting, correct, felicitous, fit, fitting, germane, happy, just, pertinent, proper, relevant, seemly, suitable, timely
Notes: apt is for general probabilities, likely is for specific probabilities; liable and prone indicate a probability arising as a regrettable consequence
Antonyms: incorrect, unsuitable
Main Entry: characteristic
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: typical; distinguishing
Synonyms: appropriate, diagnostic, differentiating, discriminating, discriminative, distinctive, distinguishing, emblematic, especial, essential, exclusive, fixed, idiosyncratic, inborn, inbred, indicative, individual, individualistic, individualizing, ingrained, inherent, innate, local, marked, native, normal, original, particular, peculiar, personal, private, proper, regular, representative, singular, special, specific, symbolic, symptomatic, unique
Antonyms: abnormal, uncharacteristic, untypical
Main Entry: comfortable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: good feeling
Synonyms: adequate, agreeable, appropriate, at rest, cared for, cheerful, complacent, contented, convenient, cozy, delightful, easy, enjoyable, enjoying, gratified, hale, happy, healthy, hearty, loose, loose-fitting, made well, pleasant, pleased, protected, relaxed, relaxing, relieved, rested, restful, restored, satisfactory, satisfying, serene, sheltered, snug, snug as a bug in a rug, soft, soothed, strengthened, untroubled, useful, warm, well-off
Antonyms: discontented, hopeless, miserable, neglected, uncomfortable, unhappy, upset
Main Entry: commensurate
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: adequate, corresponding
Synonyms: appropriate, coextensive, comparable, compatible, consistent, due, equal, equivalent, fit, fitting, in accord, proportionate, sufficient, symmetrical
Antonyms: inadequate, inappropriate, incommensurate, unacceptable, unfitting
More ResultsPREVIOUS|1234|NEXT
Search another word or see more appropriateon Dictionary |Spanish
  • Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT