properly
(adverb)
adverb
1. in the right manner; correctly; suitably
- please do your job properly!
Similar word(s): decent, decently, right
2. indicating exactness or preciseness
- Properly speaking, all true work is religion.
Similar word(s): exactly, just, precisely
3. 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!
Similar word(s): appropriately, befittingly, duly, fitly, fittingly, suitably
Sentences with properly as an adverb:
- Now herkenyth how I bar me properly. — Chaucer.