Synonyms of properly
97 similar words
Another word for properly is consistently. Other synonyms of properly are accordingly, appropriately, rightly, duly and suitably.
Synonyms and similar words for properly
adverbIn a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably.
- compliantlyIn a compliant manner.
- dulyIn a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly.
- rightlyIn a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
- accordantlyIn accordance or agreement; agreeably; conformably.
- accordinglyAgreeably; correspondingly; suitably.
- agreeablyIn accordance.
- appropriatelyIn an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.
- becominglyIn a becoming manner.
- conformablyWith or in conformity; suitably; agreeably.
- consistentlyIn a consistent manner.
- fitlyIn a fit manner.
- suitablyIn a suitable manner; with propriety.
adverbIndividually; in one's own manner.
- independentlyIn an independent manner.
- singly
- uniquelyIn a unique manner.
- absolutelyIn an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
- abstractedly
- abstractly
- apartSeparately, exclusively, not together.
- discretelyAs a separate independent unit.
- individuallyAs individuals, separately, independently.
- separatelyIn a separate manner; not together; apart.
- severally
- together
- serely archaic, dialectalSeparately; differently; severally; distinctly.
- sunderling obsoleteSeparately.
- sunderly archaicSingly; one by one; individually; in a separate way or manner; separately.
adverbEntirely; extremely; thoroughly.
- downrightCompletely, wholly.
- quiteWith verbs, especially past participles.
- well and trulyCompletely; utterly; without doubt.
- all-out
- tout à fait
- all the way
- stone-cold informal
- blind
- altogetherCompletely, wholly, or without exception.
- starkStarkly; entirely, absolutely.
- cold
- cap-a-pieFrom head to toe, especially of armor or other military accoutrements.
- categoricallyAbsolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
- completely
- detaillyIn detail.
- entirely
- exhaustivelyIn an exhaustive manner.
- finallyDefinitively, comprehensively.
- first and lastAltogether; wholly.
- flat-out
- flat out
- from aardvark to zymurgySynonym of from A to Z: from the beginning to the end; covering everything comprehensively.
- from A to ZCovering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.
- from head to toe
- from soup to nuts
- from stem to stern
- from the rooter to the tooter
- from top to bottom
- from top to toeOf a person's appearance or equipment, completely, all over.
- fully
- handsomelyRegarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely...
- heartilyIn a hearty manner.
- head to footSynonym of head to toe.
- head to tailSynonym of head to toe.
- head to toe
- hook
- line
- and sinker
- in detail
- in fullFully; to the whole extent.
- lock
- stock
- and barrel
- one hundred percentTotally, completely.
- out-and-out
- out and outCompletely; thoroughly.
- outrightWholly; completely; entirely.
- particularly
- perfectly
- plumb
- purely US, dialectalWholly; really, completely.
- rightIn a correct or proper manner.
- root and branchTotally, completely.
- soundlyIn a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
- soup-to-nutsComprehensive; complete; covering all of something.
- straight up
- through and throughCompletely; entirely; fundamentally.
- top to tailSynonym of head to toe (“in reversed positions”).
- top to toeSynonym of head to toe.
- totally
- totesTotally.
- to the boneCompletely, totally.
- to the coreCompletely, down to one's very essence.
- to the full
- utterlyCompletely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
- wholeIn entirety; entirely; wholly.
- whole clothIn full extent, wholesale, entirely, without changes or additions.
- wholly
- at large obsolete
- at length obsolete
Meaning of properly
- adverb In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably.
- adverb Individually; in one's own manner.
- adverb Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
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Questions about synonyms of properly
- What is another word for properly?
- Properly has 97 synonyms on Word.ws, such as consistently, accordingly, appropriately, rightly, duly, suitably, conformably and agreeably.
- What does properly mean?
- Properly means in a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably.
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