US /ˈpɹɒp.li/ UK /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/
adv Freq #2294

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In the correct or right way.

    Please do your job properly.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a suitable or appropriate manner.

    Make sure the children are properly dressed for the cold.

  3. 3
    adv

    Completely or thoroughly (informal).

    I was properly tired after the long walk.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in the correct or right way. correctlyright
2 adv · in a suitable or... appropriatelysuitably
3 adv · completely or thoroughly... completelythoroughly
Word family
Derived forms improperly

Etymology

From proper + -ly.

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