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

The motion helpfully offers an example of how a hindering information document could have been properly written. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

The health agency added that although there is currently no shortage of the rabies vaccine, clinicians should ensure doses of the post-exposure treatment are administered properly to avoid high costs and potential adverse effects. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

The Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee failed to properly disclose six figures in spending used to support numerous candidates in recent years, the commission unanimously decided. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The town said there were also rare cases in which the billing software did not properly reconcile the charges. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026