Properly (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

Indicating exactness or preciseness; "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt"; "Properly speaking, all true work is religion."--Thomas Carlyle.

Synonyms

• Exactly
• Precisely
• Just

Meaning ²

In the right manner; correctly; suitably; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?".

Synonyms

• Decently
• Right
• Decent

Antonyms

• Improperly

Related Words

• Proper (adjective)

Meaning ³

In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; "he was appropriately dressed"; "If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!"; "I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed".

Synonyms

• Appropriately
• Fittingly
• Suitably
• Fitly
• Befittingly
• Duly

Related Words

• Proper (adjective)