apropos — very appropriate to a particular situation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very appropriate to a particular situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/
Korean meaning: 적절한, 시의적절한
Korean pronunciation: 애프러**포**
Example Sentences
- His joke about being broke was quite apropos, considering we were eating instant noodles for the third day in a row.
- Apropos of your complaints about the weather, it just started raining cats and dogs.
- The fire alarm went off apropos of nothing during the most romantic scene in the movie.
apropos
ADJECTIVE//ˌæprəˈpoʊ//
very appropriate to a particular situation
The waiter's apropos arrival with dessert perfectly matches the couple's timing
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At the depot, his tempo was apropos!
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Origin
From French 'à propos' meaning 'to the purpose,' derived from Latin 'ad' (to) and 'propositus' (set forth, proposed). The phrase entered English in the 17th century.
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“His joke about being broke was quite apropos, considering we were eating instant noodles for the third day in a row.”
“Apropos of your complaints about the weather, it just started raining cats and dogs.”
“The fire alarm went off apropos of nothing during the most romantic scene in the movie.”
“Your advice about time management is very apropos for someone who just missed three deadlines.”
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