properly
adverbHow many syllables in properly?
There are 3 syllables in the word properly.How to pronounce properly:
Definition of properly:
- properly (adverb):
- in a proper manner
- in the right manner.
Synonyms for properly:
correctlysuitablyappropriatelyfittinglyaptlyrightlyhappilyacceptablyrightaccuratelyShow 2 more
Antonyms for properly:
inappropriatelyawkwardlyincorrectlyundeservedlyunfairlywrongegregiouslyunsatisfactorilyinaccuratelyclumsilyShow 11 more
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