In one's own manner, speech, action, etc.

In a proper manner; with propriety; fitly; suitably; correctly: as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted.

To a high degree; quite; entirely; exceedingly; extremely.

Abbreviated properly

Speaking without qualification.

adverb. In a proper manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly

adverb. Individually; after one's own manner.

adverb. in a proper manner

adverb. individually; in one's own manner

adverb. with reason or justice

adverb. in the right manner

"The six-shooter when properly handled is the only weapon -- mind you, sir, I say _properly "_ and here the old eyes blinked rapidly over the great art as he knew its practice."

properly speaking  

improperly  

acceptably  according to use  accurately  adequately  advantageously