Definition of PROPERLY

properly

Adverb

  • in the right manner
    • "please do your job properly!"
  • with reason or justice

Adv

  • In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
  • individually; in one's own manner.
  • Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.

Examples

  • Does she think the repairs have been properly done?
  • I was properly tired after that party.

Origin / Etymology

From proper + -ly.

Synonyms

by rights, decent, decently, in good order, right, the right way, duly

Antonyms

improperly

Scrabble Score: 15

properly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
properly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
properly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

properly: valid Words With Friends Word