advisable
adjectiveSensible or appropriate to do in the circumstances.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTHE WORDCRAFT REFERENCE SHELF
Definition Dictionary
Find a precise meaning, see a word in use, and build your own collection. Search words, definitions, and related terms.
13 words matching "appropriate" / Showing 1-13
Clear all filtersPractice this page's 13 words in either direction.
applicable
adjectiveRelevant and suitable for use in a particular situation.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsetiquette
nounAccepted rules of polite or appropriate conduct in a particular setting.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsfacetious
adjectiveTreating a serious matter with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsfelicitous
adjectiveWell chosen, apt, or pleasingly appropriate.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsflippancy
nounAn inappropriately light or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsflippant
adjectiveShowing an inappropriately casual or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsproportionate
adjectiveCorresponding appropriately in size, amount, or degree to something else.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionspropriety
nounBehavior that meets accepted standards of appropriateness.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionstimeliness
nounThe quality of occurring or being completed at an appropriate or useful time.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsunbecoming
adjectiveInappropriate to a person's role, character, or expected standards of conduct.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsunseemliness
nounConduct or appearance that is inappropriate for a particular setting.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsunseemly
adjectiveInappropriate or improper in a particular setting.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressions