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(im-prop-er-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that is not proper or suitable.

Example Sentence

She dressed improperly for her first tennis lesson.

More Example Sentences

They dressed improperly for the occasion.

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Rhymes

  • properly

  • improperly
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