1. (adj)proper marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness Synonyms: proper(a), right, proper(ip) Antonyms: indecent, out-of-the-way, unseemly, inappropriate, untoward, general, unbecoming, wrong, indecorous, uncomely, nonspecific, incorrect, unreal, improper
2. (adj)proper(a) having all the qualities typical of the thing specified Antonyms: unreal, indecent, general, improper, unbecoming, nonspecific, incorrect, inappropriate, unseemly, out-of-the-way, uncomely, indecorous, untoward, wrong
3. (adj)proper(ip) limited to the thing specified Antonyms: untoward, improper, unreal, incorrect, wrong, indecorous, inappropriate, nonspecific, general, indecent, out-of-the-way, unseemly, unbecoming, uncomely
4. (adj)proper, right appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs Synonyms: right(a), proper(a), proper, good, proper(ip), veracious, correct, right, ripe, right-hand(a) Antonyms: unreal, indecorous, improper, out-of-the-way, unseemly, uncomely, unbecoming, nonspecific, general, inappropriate, incorrect, wrong, indecent, untoward
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'proper'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. proper That is becoming in dress which suits the complexion, figure, and other qualities of the wearer, so as to produce on the whole a pleasing effect. That is decent which does not offend modesty or p Synonyms: becoming, befitting, congruous, fit, meet, seemly, beseeming, decent, fitting, neat, suitable, comely, decorous, graceful, proper, worthy Antonyms: awkward, ill-fitting, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly, ill-becoming, improper, indecorous, unfit, unsuitable