proper

• يصف ما هو صحيح أو مناسب أو ملائم في السياق. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى الشيء اللائق أو الصائب أخلاقيًا أو المعتاد.

Describes something that is correct, suitable, or appropriate in a given situation.

1. Correct or appropriateA2formal

   Suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose.

   صحيح أو مناسب

   • Make sure you wear proper shoes for hiking.
   • She gave a proper explanation for her absence.
   • It's not proper to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

   المرادفاتappropriateaptcorrectduefitfittingrightsuitable

   الأضدادimproperinappropriateincorrectunsuitablewrong

2. Real or genuineB1informalbritish

   Used to emphasize that something is real or complete.

   حقيقي

   • He made a proper mess of the kitchen.
   • That was a proper storm last night.
   • She is a proper professional in her field.

   المرادفاتactualauthenticbona fidegenuinerealtrueveritable

   الأضدادartificialboguscounterfeitfakephony

3. Socially acceptableB1formal

   Conforming to accepted social standards or etiquette.

   لائق اجتماعيًا

   • It is proper to thank the host after a dinner party.
   • Proper behavior is expected at formal events.
   • She taught her children proper manners.

   المرادفاتacceptedappropriateconventionalcorrectdecentfittingpoliterespectableseemlysuitable

   الأضدادimproperinappropriateindecorousunbecomingunseemly