properly
English
/ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/, /ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/, /ˈpɹɒp.li/
adv
Definitions
- in a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
- (colloquial) Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
- (obsolete) individually; in one's own manner
Etymology
Suffix from English proper.
Origin
English
proper
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Cognates and derived terms
- nonproper English
- proper English
- properness English
- pseudoproper English
- superproper English
- unproper English
- proper xno