rightly (**라이**틀리) — in a way that is correct, proper, or justified
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is correct, proper, or justified
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraɪtli/
Korean meaning: 올바르게, 정당하게, 적절하게
Korean pronunciation: **라이**틀리
Example Sentences
- My boss rightly fired me for coming to work in pajamas three days in a row.
- She rightly refused to lend money to someone who still owes her from 2019.
- The teacher rightly suspected cheating when all students wrote 'pizza' as the answer to a math problem.
rightly
ADVERB//ˈraɪtli//
in a way that is correct, proper, or justified
a wise judge holds up an official document while standing before a group of worried townspeople. The judge points to specific details on the document with confidence and authority. The townspeople's faces change from confusion and concern to relief and understanding. Their shoulders relax and some begin to smile as they realize the fair solution has been reached. someone acting in a way that is correct, proper, and justified
Hold justice tightly, let truth shine brightly, judge rightly!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'riht'(올바른)에서 유래된 'right'에 부사형 접미사 '-ly'가 결합하여 형성된 단어입니다. 정의와 올바름의 개념은 인류 문명과 함께 발달해온 핵심 가치입니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss rightly fired me for coming to work in pajamas three days in a row.”
“She rightly refused to lend money to someone who still owes her from 2019.”
“The teacher rightly suspected cheating when all students wrote 'pizza' as the answer to a math problem.”
“The company was rightly criticized for their poor customer service.”
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