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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of properly

Israeli officials are reportedly hoping for the U.S. to take a more proactive role in ensuring that the Lebanese army is properly deployed and the terms of the ceasefire are enforced on Hezbollah’s remaining personnel. —Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025

Liftoff was delayed, at first, by an unspecified issue with properly chilling the BE-4 engines ahead of launch. —Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025

Or, in a mature brain cell, DNA could be damaged and not repaired properly. —Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025

If a wound does not heal properly or is slow to heal, contact a healthcare provider to determine the best course of action. —Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025