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

When functioning properly, your arches compress slightly upon impact to absorb force, then recoil to help propel you forward. —Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025

Even something as straightforward as installing a fence can ruffle feathers if the situation isn’t treated properly. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025

The laser knows if Ryan did not properly attach a line and a red light shows Ryan there's a problem and the tool used to finish the brake system will not work to complete the job until Ryan fixes the issue. —Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025

The teacher's response — prompting them for the definition — empowers the student to answer the question properly. —Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025