Proper Synonyms and Antonyms

prŏpər
Suited to one's end or purpose
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. good
  2. appropriate
  3. befitting
  4. convenient
  5. expedient
  6. fit
  7. meet
  8. suitable
  9. tailor-made
  10. useful
Prudish
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. prim
  2. prudish
  3. precise
  4. strait-laced
  5. bluenosed
  6. genteel
  7. old-maidish
  8. priggish
  9. prissy
  10. puritanical
  11. stuffy
  12. victorian
Antonyms:
  1. improper
  2. inappropriate
  3. unsuitable
  4. unconventional
  5. incorrect
  6. substandard
  7. general
  8. misbehaving
  9. crude
  10. crass
  11. objectionable
In accordance with principles of right or good conduct
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. right
  2. ethical
  3. moral
  4. principled
  5. righteous
  6. rightful
  7. right-minded
  8. virtuous
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. etiquette
  2. protocol
Synonyms:
(Verb)
  1. befit
  2. behoove

Words Related to Proper

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Proper Sentence Examples

  • Proper detective work calls for an orderly investigation.

  • The police responded and I was taken to a hospital where proper care was being given.

  • Neither knew the proper thing to say.

  • Something about his proper responses made her smile.

  • She looked too proper to be considered beautiful, and her expression was lofty.

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