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 executed properly, a cutback cross can be almost impossible to defend as the opposition retreats towards their goal line to leave space for an onrushing team-mate to attack. —Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025

The market has been properly disciplined so far in discounting policy impacts in particular, directly relevant pockets rather than market wide. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025

Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images The company said a loose seatbelt or buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. —Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025

Perez Becerra’s family also contends that Lemos failed to properly cycle through less-lethal options available to him, including using his Taser, pepper spray or baton before resorting to his service pistol. —Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025