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properly
[ prop-er-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that is appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; suitably:
Students should ensure that a current valid parking permit is properly displayed on their vehicle.
- correctly:
His recent statement gave the wrong impression and does not properly reflect where he stands on the issue.
- in a way that conforms to established standards of behavior or manners:
They usually dress very properly, but sometimes a bit daringly, hoping to start the latest new trend.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·DZ·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of properly1
Example Sentences
Use scraps for stocks or sauces, get creative with leftovers, and store ingredients properly to extend their shelf life.
In a statement, Stormzy said he had "always been drawn to theatre" and said he and Rubasingham "properly hit it off" when they met.
A threat call which was made to the Glenanne Mill, where the victims of the shooting worked, days before the attack was not properly investigated by the murder investigation team.
Mr Griffin said it was a criminal offence to suppress, conceal, alter, or destroy relevant evidence and said providers should be properly resourced to respond to the inquiry.
Dr Kirtley said the sound had prevented her from sleeping properly for several weeks, adding: "It's impossible to ignore - it is like somebody shouting in your face constantly for attention."
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