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aptly, adv.|ˈæptlɪ|
[f. apt a. + -ly2.]
1. ‘With just connection or correspondence’ (J.); with exact adjustment, well-fittingly.
1597Morley Introd. Mus. 86 See what points will aptliest agree with the nature of it. 1712Blackmore Creation (J.) What makes them aptly to the limbs adhere? 1794Sullivan View Nat. II. 205 A thing that consists of a multitude of pieces, aptly joined. 1870Bryant Homer I. ix. 289, I broke my aptly-jointed chamber doors.
2. So as to suit a purpose or meet general requirements; fitly, suitably; appropriately.
1548Udall Erasm. Par. Pref. 19 A thyng aptlye geuen. 1651Hobbes Leviath. ii. xxix. 173 We may compare this Distemper very aptly to an Ague. 1795T. Taylor Apuleius (1822) 338 The senses..being aptly formed, by nature, to the perception of sensibles. 1818Byron Ch. Har. iv. vii, A form which aptly seems Such as I sought for.
b. esp. of language: Appositely, expressively, to the point.
c1525Skelton Speke Parrot 46 To lerne all language, and it to spake aptely. 1661Bramhall Just Vind. ii. 7 Such a passionate heat is aptly stiled..a paroxisme. a1849Poe Raven, Reply so aptly spoken.
3. With ready susceptibility, with quick intelligence; readily.
1579Lyly Euphues (Arb.) 136 He shall..bee able aptly to conceiue, and readily to vtter any thing. 1601Shakes. Twel. N. iii. iv. 212, I know his youth will aptly receiue it. 1805Southey Madoc in Azt. xiii. Wks. V. 288 Aptly she learnt, what willingly he taught. |