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proper
adjective as in suitable
Strongest matches
appropriate, convenient, decent, fitting, good, legitimate, useful
adjective as in mannerly, decent
Strongest matches
Weak matches
becoming, befitting, by the book, by the numbers, comely, comme il faut, conforming, de rigueur, decorous, demure, genteel, in line, kosher, nice, priggish, prim, prissy, prudish, punctilious, puritanical, refined, right, seemly, solid, square, stone, straight, strait-laced, stuffy
adjective as in conventional, correct
Weak matches
absolute, accepted, arrant, complete, consummate, customary, decorous, established, free of error, on the button, on the nose, on the right track, on-target, orthodox, out-and-out, right, unmistaken, utter
adjective as in individual, personal
Weak matches
characteristic, distinctive, idiosyncratic, own, particular, peculiar, private, respective
Example Sentences
The administration has insisted its so-called “reciprocal” tariffs announced in April are proper, while opponents say its Congress’ territory.
"This was an isolated and exceptional incident that did not impede the proper communication of information to travellers," they said.
There are also legal means for disinheriting family members, and failing to include proper ‘no contest’ clauses can lead to expensive litigation, it adds.
It previously said it was "keeping a close eye on the situation while working with partners to make sure the proper legal steps are followed so it can be removed as soon as possible".
"I want a team to go out on Saturday and for it to look like a proper Test match," said Wane.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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