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apropos Synonyms

Another word for apropos

Choosing another word for apropos depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Very appropriate or pertinent to a particular situation, time, or purpose.

Usage Example

"The keynote speaker began with an pertinent quote about perseverance in science."

Strongest
pertinent
appropriate
apt
relevant
germane
Strong
fitting
apposite
opportune
timely

• preposition (Context 2)

With reference to; concerning or regarding (often followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"She made several insightful suggestions concerning the upcoming curriculum reform."

Strongest
concerning
regarding
about
Strong
respecting
vis-a-vis

• adverb (Context 3)

At an opportune time or in an appropriate manner; fittingly.

Usage Example

"Your message arrived quite appropriately, just as the committee was reviewing the budget."

Strongest
appropriately
fittingly
aptly
Strong
opportunely
suitably

• adverb (Context 4)

Used to introduce a new or related remark in conversation; incidentally.

Usage Example

"incidentally, have you heard when the new library wing will open?"

Strongest
incidentally
by the way
Strong
in passing

Opposites of apropos

The opposite of apropos shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

irrelevant
inappropriately
inappropriate
inapt
unsuitably
inopportunely
unsuitable
inopportune
See all opposites of apropos

• Nearby Words

apricot
aprium
apron
apropos
apt
apteryx
aptitude

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Apropos. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/apropos
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