Definition for Properly:

• In a proper manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted.

Synonyms for Properly:

• adv

  •accordingly (adverb)
  • in consequence,
  • respectively,
  • as a result,
  • under the circumstances,
  • as a consequence,
  • in that event,
  • correspondingly,
  • proportionately.
  •correctly (adverb)
  • befittingly,
  • decorously.
  •true (adverb)
  • Veraciously,
  • veritably,
  • unerringly,
  • on target.
  •well (adverb)
  • commendably,
  • proficiently,
  • admirably,
  • effortlessly,
  • Capitally,
  • famously,
  • by a wide margin,
  • skillfully,
  • luxuriantly,
  • attentively,
  • adeptly,
  • expertly,
  • with skill,
  • in a satisfactory manner,
  • soundly.

• adv.

  •accordingly (adverb)
  • then,
  • resultantly,
  • fitly,
  • in respect to.
  •correctly (adverb)
  • perfectly,
  • suitably.
  •fastidiously (adverb)
  • delicately,
  • daintily,
  • rigorously,
  • meticulously,
  • fussily,
  • priggishly,
  • scrupulously,
  • critically,
  • methodically,
  • perspicaciously,
  • diligently,
  • fastidiously,
  • precisely,
  • carefully,
  • primly,
  • squeamishly,
  • flawlessly,
  • exactingly,
  • particularly,
  • severely,
  • Hypercritically.
  •precisely (adverb)
  • exactly,
  • definitely,
  • strictly.
  •properly (adverb)
  • politely,
  • tastefully.
  •right (adverb)
  • squarely,
  • dis passionately,
  • reliably,
  • dis-passionately.
  •true (adverb)
  • un erringly,
  • un-erringly.
  •well (adverb)
  • successfully,
  • very much,
  • readily,
  • efficiently,
  • irreproachably.

• n.

  •
  • thoroughly,
  • entirely,
  • purely,
  • utterly,
  • completely,
  • really,
  • absolutely,
  • fully,
  • totally.
  •
  • cleanly,
  • fair,
  • possible,
  • suitable,
  • perfect,
  • ideal,
  • suited,
  • well-chosen,
  • apt,
  • fitting,
  • proper,
  • convenient.
  •
  • moral,
  • virtuous,
  • irreproachable,
  • correct,
  • ethical,
  • just,
  • high-minded.
  •by rights (noun)
  • by rights.
  •decent (noun)
  • decent.
  •properly (noun)
  • right,
  • in good order,
  • the right way.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • fairly.
  •rightfully
  • duly.

Paraphrases for Properly:

• Equivalence

  • Proper noun, singular
    correctly, appropriately, adequately, duly.
  • Adverb
    suitably, correctly, appropriately, adequately, duly.

• Reverse Entailment

  • Adverb
    improperly.

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    successfully.
  • Adverb
    best, better, sufficiently, rightly, conveniently, accordingly, incorrectly, decently, aptly, really, reasonably, judiciously, fully, validly, exactly, poorly, inadequately, meaningfully, rightfully, precisely, efficiently, seriously, fairly, normally, smoothly, perfectly, correspondingly, legitimately, scrupulously, sensibly, wisely, sucessfully, responsibly, regularly, faithfully, truly, justifiably, actually, succesfully, genuinely, inappropriately, completely, cleanly, expediently, justly, soundly, comprehensively, optimally, usefully, successfully, strictly, purposefully, formally, rigorously, quite, meticulously, rationally, specifically, earnestly, absolutely, closely, consistently, normal, advisedly, routinely, opportunely, insufficiently, entirely, definitely, totally, intelligently, respectively, promptly, ordinarily, safely, practically, sensitively, neatly, substantially, officially, certainly, firmly, lawfully.

• Other Related

  • Adverb
    accurately, satisfactorily.

Antonyms for Properly:

• adv.

  • Other antonyms:
    unseasonably, irrelevantly, incongruously, unacceptably, ungracefully, inopportunely, unfortunately, unseemly, inappositely, awkwardly, unsatisfactorily.

Properly Sentence Examples:

• He is as good as lost when not properly looked after.

• You are a little child, Daisy; you are not quite old enough to be able to judge properly for yourself what the rules of that book are.