apt

(adjective)

adjective

1. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant

Similar word(s): inclined, disposed, given, minded, tending

2. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

- he is apt to lose

Similar word(s): likely, liable

3. mentally quick and resourceful

- an apt pupil

Similar word(s): intelligent, clever

4. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

- an apt reply

Similar word(s): apropos, apposite, pertinent

Sentences with apt as an adjective:

- Tonight there’s a full moon, which is apt, since the election night will bring out the lunatics.