Dictionary

1. (

• properly ,
• decently ,
• decent ,
• right ,

) in the right manner; correctly; suitably; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?" ;

2. (

• precisely ,
• exactly ,
• just ,
• properly ,

) indicating exactness or preciseness; "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said;

3. (

• appropriately ,
• suitably ,
• fittingly ,
• befittingly ,
• fitly ,
• properly ,
• duly ,

) in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; "he was appropriately dressed"; "If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!"; "I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed" ;