HyperDic: improperly

English > 1 sense of the word improperly:
ADVERBallimproperlyin an improper way
improperly > pronunciation
Soundsihmpraa'perliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1541 rhymes with liy...
English > improperly: 1 sense > adverb 1
MeaningIn an improper way.
Example"he checked whether the wound had healed improperly"
Oppositeproperly, decently, decent, in good order, right, the right wayIn the right manner
Adjectivesimpropernot suitable or right or appropriate
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