🇬🇧 Appropriate meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Appropriate means something is just right for a certain time, place, or situation—not too fancy, not too silly, not too rude, but fitting perfectly, like the right costume for the right party.

Saying “excuse me” after a burp was appropriate; giving your burp a name and a backstory was suspiciously extra.

Wearing a chicken suit to a farm party was appropriate, but the chickens still looked offended.

It was appropriate for the dog to bark at strangers, but less appropriate when he barked at a statue for twenty minutes.

Wearing pajamas was appropriate for bedtime, but not appropriate for meeting the president, unless the president also wore pajamas.

Bringing a gift to a birthday party was appropriate, but wrapping yourself in gift paper and jumping out of a box was dramatic.

Anna had a small gift. She wanted an appropriate box, an appropriate ribbon, an appropriate card, and an appropriate coat for the walk. She chose a blue box, a red ribbon, a kind card, and a warm coat — all appropriate for the cold, bright day. At the party, her friend smiled and hugged her.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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