properly properly /ˈprɑːpɝli/

adverb

1. () In the right manner; correctly; suitably  ( decently , decent , right , properly )
   in the right manner; correctly; suitably
    Please do your job properly!
   please do your job properly!
    Can't you carry me decent?
   can't you carry me decent?
   
2. In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances  ( befittingly , duly , fitly , appropriately , fittingly , properly , suitably , appositely )
   in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
    He was appropriately dressed
   he was appropriately dressed
    If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!
   If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!
    I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed
   I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed
   
3. Indicating exactness or preciseness  ( properly , precisely , exactly , just )
   indicating exactness or preciseness
    He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
   he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
    It was just as he said--the jewel was gone
   it was just as he said--the jewel was gone
    It has just enough salt
   it has just enough salt
    Properly speaking, all true work is religion.
   Properly speaking, all true work is religion.