PROPERLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROPERLY?

Need another word that means the same as “properly”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “properly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Properly” are: appropriately, befittingly, duly, fitly, fittingly, suitably, exactly, just, precisely, decent, decently, right, correctly, rightly, all right, correspondingly, consistently, in every respect

Properly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Properly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “properly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.
• Appropriately for the circumstances; suitably or respectably.
• In the right manner.
• In the right manner; correctly; suitably.
• With reason or justice.
• Thoroughly; completely.
• Indicating exactness or preciseness.
• In the strict sense; exactly.
• Correctly or satisfactorily.

Synonyms of "Properly" as an adverb (18 Words)

all right	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
appropriately	In an appropriate manner. He was appropriately dressed.
befittingly	In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.
consistently	In every case or on every occasion; invariably. The vehicle consistently outperforms some of the best competitors.
correctly	In a way that is socially acceptable; properly. The flower had been correctly depicted by his son.
correspondingly	In an analogous or equivalent way. It has fewer problems and correspondingly requires less maintenance.
decent	In the right manner; correctly; suitably. Can t you carry me decent.
decently	To an acceptable or comfortable standard; satisfactorily. They would like to be decently paid for the work they do.
duly	In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances. A document duly signed and authorized by the inspector.
exactly	Indicating exactness or preciseness. What exactly are you looking for.
fitly	In an appropriate manner.
fittingly	In a way that is suitable or appropriate under the circumstances. Perhaps fittingly Scotland has its share of outdoor clothing firms.
in every respect	To or toward the inside of.
just	Simply; only; no more than. That s just what I need.
precisely	Exactly (used to emphasize the complete accuracy or truth of a statement. Kids will love it precisely because it will irritate their parents.
right	In the right manner correctly suitably. Nothing s going right for me this season.
rightly	In accordance with justice or what is morally right. The delicious cuisine for which her country was rightly famous.
suitably	In an appropriate manner. Dress suitably for the hot weather.

Usage Examples of "Properly" as an adverb

• I'm trying to get my mother to behave properly.
• Ensuring the work is carried out properly.
• Algebra is, properly speaking, the analysis of equations.
• A properly drafted agreement.
• Please do your job properly!
• If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!
• On the first day she felt properly well, Millie sat out on the front steps.

Associations of "Properly" (30 Words)

acknowledgement	The state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged. She seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own.
applicable	Relevant or appropriate. The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.
apposite	Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images.
appropriate	Take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission. It seems that an apology is appropriate.
appropriately	In an appropriate manner. Walls of raw concrete form a neutral yet appropriately rugged backdrop for the various objects.
apropos	Very appropriate to a particular situation. Your letter arrived apropos.
apt	At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant. He is apt to lose.
aptly	With competence; in a competent capable manner. America s aptly named Sunshine State.
configure	Set up for a particular purpose. Configure my new computer.
correct	Socially right or correct. Correct behavior.
decent	Decently clothed. There s a few decent players in the team.
duly	In accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement. A document duly signed and authorized by the inspector.
equipped	Provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate. A well equipped playground.
experienced	Having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation. An experienced social worker.
fitting	The action of fitting something. Little remains of the house s Victorian fittings.
germane	Relevant to a subject under consideration. That is not germane to our theme.
install	Put into an office or a position. He was installed as Prime Minister in 1966.
opportune	Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose. An opportune place to make camp.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand. A list of articles pertinent to the discussion.
proper	Belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to. The two elephant types proper to Africa and to southern Asia.
propriety	Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals. He always behaved with the utmost propriety.
relevant	Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. Critics may find themselves unable to stay relevant in a changing world.
right	Toward or on the right also used figuratively. The allies succeeded in overrunning the French right.
seemly	According with custom or propriety. Seemly behavior.
setup	An act that incriminates someone on a false charge. It takes time to learn the setup around here.
suit	A lawsuit. What suit is trumps.
suitable	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A tractor suitable or fit for heavy duty.
suitably	In an appropriate manner. The post is open to suitably qualified applicants from all over the world.
timely	Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time. With timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery.