properly

Definitions

In a manner that is correct, suitable, or appropriate.

In a thorough, complete, or accurate way.

In a socially acceptable or respectable manner.

Examples

Please make sure to wash your hands properly before handling the food.

The machine will not function properly unless it is calibrated correctly.

Synonyms

correctly appropriately suitably rightly fittingly aptly duly

Antonyms

improperly incorrectly inappropriately wrongly unsuitably badly poorly