Words Like PROPER

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PROPER.

12 Alternative Words Similar to proper

1 Right Adjective      Synonym Words Like Right
2 Suitable Adjective      Synonym Words Like Suitable
3 Suited Adjective      Synonym Words Like Suited
4 Improper Adjective      Antonym Words Like Improper
5 Appropriate Adjective      Related Words Like Appropriate
6 Correct Adjective      Related Words Like Correct
7 Decent Adjective      Related Words Like Decent
8 Fitting Adjective      Similar Words Like Fitting
9 Individual Adjective      Synonym Words Like Individual
10 Particular Adjective      Synonym Words Like Particular
11 Fit Adjective      Synonym Words Like Fit
12 Properly Adverb      Synonym Words Like Properly

10 examples of proper

1 every animal has his proper instincts and appetites
2 water is the proper element for fish; a proper dress.
3 a proper name; Dublin is the proper name of a city.
4 Greece proper; the garden proper.
5 proper good
6 he finally has a proper job
7 proper manners
8 his claim is connected with the deed proper
9 the right man for the job
10 she is not suitable for the position

10 definitions of proper

1 Belonging to one; one's own; individual.
2 Belonging to the natural or essential constitution; peculiar; not common; particular.
3 Befitting one's nature, qualities, etc.; suitable in all respect; appropriate; right; fit; decent
4 Becoming in appearance; well formed; handsome.
5 Pertaining to one of a species, but not common to the whole; not appellative; -- opposed to common
6 Rightly so called; strictly considered
7 Represented in its natural color; -- said of any object used as a charge.
8 Properly; hence, to a great degree; very.
9 having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
10 marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
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