Meaning
properly, strictly
- in a strict, exact, or appropriate sense
- correctly or adequately
In a sentence
Questo piatto non è propriamente tipico della regione.
This dish is not strictly speaking typical of the region.
I due termini non sono propriamente sinonimi.
The two terms are not strictly speaking synonyms.
Si può definire propriamente un successo?
Can it properly be defined as a success?
Usage notes
- Commonly used in the phrase 'propriamente detto' (properly so called) or with negation 'non propriamente' (not strictly/exactly).