aptly

Adverb

In a manner that is appropriate or suitable.
with competence; in a competent capable manner

Adv

In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably

Examples

an aptly named hotel
He aptly placed ’VEX’ to block me and score 22 points.
My friend, aptly nicknamed “Shorty”, was small but strong.

Origin / Etymology

From apt + -ly.

Synonyms

ably, capably, competently

Antonyms

incompetently

Scrabble Score: 10

aptly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
aptly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
aptly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

aptly: valid Words With Friends Word