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- Dictionaryproper/ˈprɒpə/
adjective
- 1. denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine: British "she's never had a proper job" Similar
- 2. of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate: "an artist needs the proper tools" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. satisfactorily or correctly: informal, dialect British "my eyes were all blurry and I couldn't see proper"
noun
- 1. the part of a church service that varies with the season or feast: "we go to the High Mass, with plainsong propers sung by the Ritual Choir"
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PROPER definition: 1. real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct: 2. showing standards of behaviour that are socially…. Learn more.
1. a. : referring to one individual only. b. : belonging to one : own. c. : appointed for the liturgy of a particular day. d. : represented heraldically in natural color. 2. : belonging characteristically to a species or individual : peculiar. 3. chiefly dialectal: good-looking, handsome.
Proper is an adjective that describes something that is appropriate, adheres to polite behavior, or is correct. Proper is also used in grammar to refer to nouns that identify specific people, places, or things.
1. Characterized by appropriateness or suitability; fitting: the proper knife for cutting bread; not a proper moment for a joke. 2. Called for by rules or conventions; correct: the proper form for a business letter. 3. Strictly following rules or conventions, especially in social behavior; seemly: a proper lady; a proper gentleman. 4. a.
Something proper is correct or right. There's a proper fork to use for salad, and a proper way to dress for a wedding. Things that are proper fit the situation — they're the right thing to do, because of custom or manners.
PROPER definition: 1. correct or suitable: 2. real and satisfactory: 3. socially acceptable: . Learn more.
conforming to established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous: a very proper young man. Synonyms: appropriate , becoming , befitting , meet