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

Schrieber first bought the place in 1998 as a bachelor pad, but started living there properly after his split with actor Naomi Watts in 2016. — Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

The inspectors discovered vessels full of flammable liquid stored near combustible materials, Oklahoma station KFOR reported, in addition to fire extinguishers that weren’t properly maintained. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

With so many high-profile IPOs happening in 2026, I’ve often been asked how to properly trade these stocks during their initial stages as public companies. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

But even when used properly, plug-in hybrids have been found to burn more fuel than advertised even in all-electric mode. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026