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proper
Examples
Wearing formal attire is proper for a business meeting.
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conforming to the expected standards
Examples
He finally landed a proper job after years of freelancing.
03
conforming to accepted norms or standards in a particular situation
Examples
The proper way to greet someone in this culture is with a handshake.
Examples
After missing the train, I felt like a proper idiot.
05
relating specifically and uniquely to something
Examples
The plants proper to the desert can survive with minimal water.
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uniquely associated or owned by
Examples
The decision was made using his proper judgment.
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used in reference to someone or something that stands out in beauty or grace
Examples
He was a proper gentleman, well-dressed and poised.
proper
01
in a thorough and complete manner
Examples
She was proper impressed with the new project idea.
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in a correct or appropriate way
Examples
You've got to clean the kitchen proper if you want it to look spotless.
Proper
01
a section of a church service that changes based on the religious calendar or occasion
Examples
The choir rehearsed the proper for Easter Sunday.
Lexical Tree
improper
properly
properness
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