Definition of "unaptly" [unaptly]

• Unfitly; improperly.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "I had heard such a look described in an old tale of DIABLERIE, which it was my chance to be entertained with not long since; when this deep and gloomy contortion of the frontal muscles was not unaptly described as forming the representation of a small horseshoe."
• "Not unaptly might it have been said that he was worshipping the sun."
• "You assume, my dear, says she, your usual and ever-agreeable style in what you write of the two gentlemen, * and how unaptly you think they have chosen; Mr. Hickman in addressing you, Mr. Lovelace me."