adjective
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
Examples
- proper medical treatment
- proper manners
adjective
having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
Synonyms
proper(a)
Examples
- wanted a proper dinner, not just a snack
- he finally has a proper job
adjective
limited to the thing specified
Synonyms
proper(ip)
Examples
- the city proper
- his claim is connected with the deed proper
adjective
appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
Synonyms
Examples
- everything in its proper place
- the right man for the job
- she is not suitable for the position