- 1. adv. In a word/proper">proper word/manner">manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted. Source: opted
- 2. adv. Individually; after one's own manner. Source: opted
- 3. adv. in the right manner; correctly; suitably Source: wordnet
- 4. adv. indicating exactness or preciseness Source: wordnet
- 5. adv. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances Source: wordnet
- 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. Source: webster
- 7. r:100 r. in the right manner Source: ecdict
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