properly
In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
Example
“Does she think the repairs have been properly done?”
Other meanings
individually; in one's own manner.
Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
“I was properly tired after that party.”
Synonyms
- decent
- right
Related words
- improperly
- properly included
Example sentences
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “properly” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.