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proper

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/

noun

Meaning

  • Something set apart for a special use.

adjective

Meaning

  • (heading) Suitable.

  • (heading) Possessed, related.

  • (heading) Accurate, strictly applied.

Synonyms

comprehensive,
intensive,
royal,
sweeping,
appropriate,
decent,
good,
polite,
right,
upright,
well-mannered,
apt,
correct,
fitting,
prudent,
right,
sensible,
upright,
appropriate,
honorable,
just,
complete,
right,
total,
utter,
par excellence,
properly,
speaking,
strictly,
complete,
full

adverb

Meaning

  • Properly; thoroughly; completely.

  • Properly.