APROPOS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APROPOS?

Need another word that means the same as “apropos”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “apropos” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Apropos” are: appropriate, pertinent, relevant, apposite, apt, applicable, suitable, germane, material, becoming, befitting, significant, by the bye, by the way, incidentally, seasonably, timely, well-timed

Apropos as an Adjective

Definitions of "Apropos" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “apropos” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Very appropriate to a particular situation.
• Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.

Synonyms of "Apropos" as an adjective (12 Words)

applicable	Relevant or appropriate. The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.
apposite	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. The observations are apposite to the discussion.
appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc. A book not appropriate for children.
apt	Having a tendency to do something. The theme could not be more apt.
becoming	Suitable or appropriate. Her becoming modesty.
befitting	Appropriate to. A country which can run the prestigious tournament in a befitting manner.
germane	Relevant to a subject under consideration. He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue.
material	Having material or physical form or substance Benjamin Jowett. The material world.
pertinent	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.
relevant	Appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest. The scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research.
significant	Of considerable importance, size, or worth. Statistically significant.
suitable	Meant or adapted for an occasion or use. These toys are not suitable for children under five.

Usage Examples of "Apropos" as an adjective

• The composer's reference to child's play is apropos.
• The song feels apropos to a midnight jaunt.

Apropos as an Adverb

Definitions of "Apropos" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “apropos” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• At an opportune time.
• Introducing a different topic; in point of fact.
• Introducing a different topic.

Synonyms of "Apropos" as an adverb (6 Words)

by the bye	So as to pass a given point.
by the way	In reserve; not for immediate use.
incidentally	Used to add a further comment or a remark unconnected to the current subject; by the way. These magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models.
seasonably	At an opportune time.
timely	At an opportune time.
well-timed	At an opportune time.

Usage Examples of "Apropos" as an adverb

• Your letter arrived apropos.

Associations of "Apropos" (30 Words)

acknowledgement	The expression of gratitude or appreciation for something. He touched his hat in acknowledgement.
affordable	Inexpensive; reasonably priced. Affordable homes.
applicable	Relevant or appropriate. The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.
apposite	Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. The observations are apposite to the discussion.
appropriate	Devote (money or assets) to a special purpose. This isn t the appropriate time or place.
appropriateness	The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances. Activities are selected for their appropriateness to the day s weather.
apt	(usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward. He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.
befitting	Appropriate to the occasion. A country which can run the prestigious tournament in a befitting manner.
blandness	Lack of strong emotions, features, or characteristics. The overall blandness of his performance.
congruous	Suitable or appropriate together. This explanation is congruous with earlier observations.
corrective	A device for treating injury or disease. Management were informed so that corrective action could be taken.
felicitous	Pleasing and fortunate. The view was the room s only felicitous feature.
germane	Relevant and appropriate. That is not germane to our theme.
incidentally	Introducing a different topic. These magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. A just cause.
legitimate	Show or affirm to be just and legitimate. The last legitimate Anglo Saxon king.
licit	Sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality. Usage patterns differ between licit and illicit drugs.
opportune	Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed. An opportune place to make camp.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. A list of articles pertinent to the discussion.
proper	Belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to. He finally has a proper job.
properly	In the right manner. I m trying to get my mother to behave properly.
punctual	Denoting or relating to an action that takes place at a particular point in time. Punctual payment.
relevance	The relation of something to the matter at hand. The quantity quality and relevance of links count towards your rating.
relevant	Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. The candidate s experience is relevant to the job.
right	Location near or direction toward the right side i e the side to the south when a person or object faces east. We ll see you righted.
rightness	The quality or state of being true or correct as a fact. They argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force.
seasonable	Usual for or appropriate to a particular season of the year. The seasonable temperatures.
seemly	According with custom or propriety. Seemly behavior.
timely	At an opportune time. A timely warning.