ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Malapropos

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌmælæprəˈpəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Malapropos is an adjective meaning out of place; inappropriate.

Meaning

out of place; inappropriate.

More Meanings

  1. out of place; inappropriately

Synonyms for malapropos

Depending on context, synonyms include inapposite, inopportunely, out of place.

Antonyms for malapropos

Common opposites include apropos, opportunely.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inopportunely, inapposite, out of place, inappropro, inapropro, malaprop.

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