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 May, Wagner and the American Independent Party of California sued Weber in federal court, alleging the state had failed to properly maintain its voter registration rolls. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has improved over the last month, there is still considerable noise the Cowboys are not using him properly. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

In contrast, prosecutor Sprague said the judge properly declared a mistrial. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

At Cafe Cuil on the Isle of Skye, the menu features properly traditional, coarse pinhead oats soaked in oat milk overnight and finished with a seasonal topping – currently, hazelnut brittle praline and poached pears. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026