properly
/ˈpɹɑpɚli/
adverb
In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
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Adverb 2 meanings
In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
“Does she think the repairs have been properly done?”
Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
“I was properly tired after that party.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From proper + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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compliantlydulyrightlyaccordantlyaccordinglyagreeablyappropriatelybecomingly
PROPERLY at a glance
PROPERLY has 8 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (P 3 + R 1 + O 1 + P 3 + E 1 + R 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 17 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,252 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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