proper — correct according to social or moral standards; appropriate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: correct according to social or moral standards; appropriate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːpər/
Korean meaning: 적절한, 올바른, 예의에 맞는
Korean pronunciation: **프**라퍼
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists on proper table manners - no elbows on the table, even during zombie apocalypse!
- He thought wearing pajamas to a job interview was proper business attire.
- The proper way to eat pizza is still debated: fork and knife or hands?
proper
ADJECTIVE//ˈprɑːpər//
correct according to social or moral standards; appropriate
A proper greeting between a young person and elder demonstrates respectful social etiquette
Proper manner and decorum predict respect — when grace and courtesy are shown, honor and trust are never contradict
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proprius' meaning 'one's own' or 'particular.' The word entered English through Old French 'propre' during the medieval period and evolved to mean 'appropriate' or 'correct.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother insists on proper table manners - no elbows on the table, even during zombie apocalypse!”
“He thought wearing pajamas to a job interview was proper business attire.”
“The proper way to eat pizza is still debated: fork and knife or hands?”
“She received proper training before starting her new job.”
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