🔄 Synonyms of "Properly"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rightnoun | Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below. |
| decentnoun | Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. |
| decently | To a reasonable or acceptable degree. |
| by rights | with reason or justice |
| in good order | in the right manner |
| the right way | in the right manner |
↔️ Antonyms of "Properly"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| improperly | In an improper manner; not properly. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Properly"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| decentnoun | Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. |
| decently | To a reasonable or acceptable degree. |
| rightnoun | In a correct manner. |
| by rights | with reason or justice |
| in good order | in the right manner |
| the right way | in the right manner |
| duly | In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly. |
| aright | Rightly, correctly; in the right way or form. |
| rightly | In a right manner; correctly, justifiably. |
| rightfully | Rightly, correctly. |
| legitimately | In a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square. |
| correctly | In a correct manner. |
| justly | In a just or fair manner; rightfully. |
| validly | In a valid manner. |
| responsibly | In a responsible manner. [from 19th c.] |
| appropriately | In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably. |
| suitably | In a suitable manner; with propriety. |
| justifiably | in a justifiable manner; with justification |
| aptly | In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably |
| adequately | Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily. |
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🎨 Adjectives for "Properly"
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