Definition of PROPERLY

properly

Meanings

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.

Origin / Etymology

From proper + -ly.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

improperly

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

properly is a valid Words With Friends word