1. comparative form of proper; more proper, appropriate, or correct
Usage: comparative

Examples

• It would be properer to knock before entering.
• She felt that formal attire would be properer for the occasion.
• Using the correct title is properer when addressing officials.
• He thought it properer to wait for permission first.
• A written apology seemed properer than a verbal one.
• It’s properer to arrive on time for important meetings.