Dictionary Definition
rightly adv : with honesty; "he was rightly
considered the greatest singer of his time" [syn: justly, justifiedly] [ant: unjustly]
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English
Pronunciation
Adverb
rightly- In a right manner.
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
accurately, advantageously, advisably, appropriately, as is
proper, as is right, by right, by rights, condignly, congruously, conveniently, correctly, decently, decorously, deservedly, desirably, disinterestedly,
dispassionately,
duly, equally, equitably, evenly, expediently, fair, fairly, faultlessly, feasibly, fitly, fittingly, flawlessly, impartially, impersonally, in all
conscience, in reason, inequity, injustice, just right, just
so, justifiably,
justifiedly,
justly, meetly, nicely, opportunely, perfectly, practically, properly, right, rightfully, seasonably, sic, so, sortably, straight, suitably, to advantage, upon
even terms, warrantably, warrantedly, without
distinction