Is Right a Proper Word?

adjective, right·er, right·est. in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct. in conformity with fact, reason, truth, or some standard or principle; correct: the right solution; the right answer.

Is right a correct word?

correct is the Latin form and right is basically the same connected with Latin rect-us. We say That's absolutely right. But right has also the meaning to the right side, so correct is sometimes clearer as it is unambigous.

What is right and proper?

1. Appropriate and acceptable, often socially. Don't cancel your meeting with him at the last minute—that's not good and proper behavior. 2. With intensity.