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- pronunciation:
- ae
pr
po
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, preposition
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
appropriate; relevant; opportune.
Her comments were apropos to the discussion and certainly not irrelevant.- synonyms:
- apposite, appropriate, apt, fitting, meet, relevant, suitable
- antonyms:
- inept, malapropos
- similar words:
- applicable, fit, germane, opportune, pertinent, proper, to the point
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| related words: |
apposite, apt, relevant, suitable |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at the appropriate time; opportunely.
Her suggestion to leave came apropos; I'd been just about to embarrass myself.- synonyms:
- opportunely, seasonably
- antonyms:
- malapropos
- similar words:
- timely
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| definition 2: |
in connection with the topic just mentioned or under discussion.
Your new bracelet is lovely--apropos, have you written to thank your grandmother? |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
in reference to; in connection with.
Apropos your request, I'm sorry to inform you that it has been denied. |
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