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Thesaurus: properly

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

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  1. adv. In a word/proper">proper word/manner">manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted.
  2. adv. Individually; after one's own manner.
  3. adv. in the right manner; correctly; suitably
  4. adv. indicating exactness or preciseness
  5. adv. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
  6. 1. In a word/proper">proper word/manner">manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted. Milton. 2. Individually; after one's own manner. [Obs.] Now, harkeneth, how I bare me properly. Chaucer.
  7. r:100 r. in the right manner