Synonyms of correctly

correctly

adverb

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

dressed correctly for an appearance in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• properly
• appropriately
• happily
• rightly
• adequately
• right
• duly
• well
• suitably
• fittingly
• acceptably
• appositely
• congruously
• meetly
• satisfactorily
• decently
• tolerably
• passably
• decorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incorrectly
• improperly
• wrongly
• inappropriately
• incongruously
• unfortunately
• unsuitably
• unsatisfactorily
• unacceptably
• unseemly
• unseasonably
• inopportunely
• irrelevantly
• inaptly
• awkwardly
• ungracefully
• inappositely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of correctly

This includes a way to make sure hardware and software are functioning correctly, and also change management for software development. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

For example, a dividend must be calculated, withheld correctly and paid to the shareholder. — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

After passing by the peacocks (or, more correctly, peafowl) that Stewart often shares in slightly-blurry photos on Instagram, I was welcomed to a small guest house/office on the property (shoes off), where Stewart was ready to dive in. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 July 2026

In other words, the robot aims to correctly understand the world while maintaining a stable internal model of it. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Pop Culture Jeopardy host Colin Jost explained how to correctly pronounce his wife Scarlett Johansson’s last name during a recent Q&A with audience members of the Netflix game show. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Mark which side of the blade faces downward before removing it so it’s reinstalled correctly. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026

The results can be exceptional when the genre is done correctly. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

If your system isn't installed correctly, you might get denied coverage. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 July 2026