proper

adjective/ˈprɑpər/

Frequency rank: #1,435 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Correct, suitable, or right for a particular situation.

Illustration for the English word “proper”

Example sentence

She always wears proper attire to formal events.

Synonyms & related words

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