The meaning of PROPERLY is in a proper manner. How to use properly in a sentence.

PROPERLY definition: 1. correctly, or in a satisfactory way: 2. in a socially and morally acceptable way: 3…. Learn more.

Properly definition: in a way that is appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; suitably.. See examples of PROPERLY used in a sentence.

properly - in the right manner; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?"

Jun 5, 2025 · properly (comparative more properly, superlative most properly) In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably Does she think the repairs have been properly done?

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If someone behaves properly, they behave in a way that is considered acceptable and not rude.

PROPERLY meaning: 1 : in a way that is acceptable or suitable; 2 : in a way that is accurate or correct

Synonyms for PROPERLY: correctly, appropriately, happily, adequately, duly, rightly, suitably, right; Antonyms of PROPERLY: improperly, incorrectly, wrongly, inappropriately, …

Definition of properly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.