properly: meaning and words from its letters
8 letters · 15 letter points · starts with P · ends with Y
Meaning of properly
adv
In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
Example: Does she think the repairs have been properly done?
- colloquial
Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
Example: I was properly tired after that party.
- obsolete
individually; in one's own manner.
Source: Wiktionary — properly.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for properly.
adverb
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
adverb
indicating exactness or preciseness
adverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
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Letter-value score of properly
P(3) + R(1) + O(1) + P(3) + E(1) + R(1) + L(1) + Y(4) = 15 points.
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Anagrams of properly
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
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Shorter words from properly
75 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in properly. Showing up to 24, longest first.