Word Meaning

proper definition and meaning

a. Belonging to one; one's own; individual.
a. Belonging to the natural or essential constitution; peculiar; not common; particular; as, every animal has his proper instincts and appetites.
a. Befitting one's nature, qualities, etc.; suitable in all respect; appropriate; right; fit; decent; as, water is the proper element for fish; a proper dress.
a. Becoming in appearance; well formed; handsome.
a. Pertaining to one of a species, but not common to the whole; not appellative; -- opposed to common; as, a proper name; Dublin is the proper name of a city.
a. Rightly so called; strictly considered; as, Greece proper; the garden proper.
a. Represented in its natural color; -- said of any object used as a charge.
adv. Properly; hence, to a great degree; very; as, proper good.

Crossword clues for proper

- Correct, accurate
- Excessively polite
- Fitting or appropriate
- Required
- Seemly
- Suitable or appropriate