Properly and Totally

Properly

Properly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

Totally and properly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Totally" instead an adverb "Properly".

Nearby Words: proper, property

Totally

Totally adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Properly and totally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Properly" instead an adverb "Totally".

Nearby Word: totality

Both words in one sentence

  • When a character can't bring themselves to properly confess their love, so they either make a statement to similar effect or one that is totally unrelated.
    Source: I Uh You Too
  • Manga / Shiro no Eden Really... I totally... hate it...Mashiro: [enters her room] I know that Brother hates me, but still... Surely, he's like the others who can't help but dislike me... I can't even apologize properly.
  • Obvious Beta The developers were totally unfamiliar with the engine and slapped the game together in a few months; it wasn't properly playtested before being shoved out the door, either.
    Source: Obvious Beta
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