HOW TO PRONOUNCE
apropos
/ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/
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What does apropos mean?
adjective
- Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.
- By the way, incidental.
preposition
- Regarding, concerning, in regard to, on the subject of.
More meanings (4)
adverb
- By the way.
- Timely; at a good time.
- To the purpose; appropriately.
noun
- (obsolete) Fittingness, pertinence.
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IPA pronunciation
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See this word in context.
The collegians, decorated on the collar with a golden fleur-de-lys, fought each other apropos of the King of Rome.
In this regard, and still apropos the Borgias, I draw once again on Rafael Sabatini for an example of what I mean.
More book examples (3)
Shall I tell you another story of George Selwyn before I tap the chapter of Richmond, which you see opens here very apropos?
“Apropos, tell me please, is it true that the women have all left Moscow? What a queer idea! What had they to be afraid of?”
Fanny had not a word to say against its becomingness, and, excepting what remained of her scruples, was exceedingly pleased with an acquisition so very apropos.