justifiably — In a way that can be shown to be right or reasonable; with good reason.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that can be shown to be right or reasonable; with good reason.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/
Korean meaning: 정당하게, 합당하게
Korean pronunciation: 저스-티-파이-어-블리 (강세: 저스)
Example Sentences
- My mom was justifiably upset when she found pizza boxes hidden under my bed for three months.
- The team was justifiably confident after winning ten games in a row.
- Students are justifiably demanding better food in the cafeteria after finding a rubber band in their soup.
justifiably
ADVERB//ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli//
In a way that can be shown to be right or reasonable; with good reason.
In a way that can be shown to be right or reasonable; with good reason.
Justifiably proven, reliably presented, undeniably true!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'justus' meaning 'righteous' or 'just', through Old French 'justifier' meaning 'to prove right in court'. The word evolved from legal contexts to mean 'with good reason' in everyday usage.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom was justifiably upset when she found pizza boxes hidden under my bed for three months.”
“The team was justifiably confident after winning ten games in a row.”
“Students are justifiably demanding better food in the cafeteria after finding a rubber band in their soup.”
“She's justifiably worried about the interview tomorrow.”
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