Synonyms of properly

properly

adverb

ˈprä-pər-lē 

as in correctly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

the scouts were properly dressed for a week of camping

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of properly

In the past, fashion and art institutions have struggled to properly reflect their subjects’ prejudiced pasts. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, the group offered amazingly little of that over the course of the night, minimizing the bells and whistles during what could be properly dubbed a fairly boring stage show overall. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

According to the police incident report, officers met with a state regulator who told them a complaint filed Monday alleged remains were not being properly stored at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, in accordance with state regulations. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

The Sacramento Bee has a list of local spray parks and splash pads, plus rules for properly enjoying them. — Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026