Proper
Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Successful and proper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Successful" instead an adjective "Proper".
Successful
Successful adjective - Having attained a desired end or state of good fortune.
Proper and successful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Successful".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The first book of the Expanded Universe, Splinter of the Mind's Eye, was intended to be a possible version of this if the movie wasn't successful enough for a proper sequel.
- It could even be argued that Zuko was trying to emulate his father and sister who were jerkasses with no facade, as they were the "proper" and successful Fire Nation royalty that he and Iroh weren't.
Source: Jerkass Façade -
If successful, it was to launch a series of proper full cast dramas, and it was, so it did.
Source: Audio Play / Blake's 7
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