proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

PROPER definition: 1. real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct: 2. showing standards of behaviour that are socially…. Learn more.

Definition of proper adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

(immediately postpositive) (of an object, quality, etc) referred to or named specifically so as to exclude anything not directly connected with it: his claim is connected with the deed proper

You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. Two out of five people lack a proper job.

Proper is an adjective that describes something that is appropriate, adheres to polite behavior, or is correct. Proper is also used in grammar to refer to nouns that identify specific people, places, or things.

proper meaning, definition, what is proper: right, suitable, or correct: Learn more.

We sure have messed things up proper. [= thoroughly, completely] They beat us good and proper.

proper adjective (SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE) showing standards of behaviour that are socially and morally acceptable:

Something proper is correct or right. There's a proper fork to use for salad, and a proper way to dress for a wedding.