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rightlyin 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/

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
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

Hold justice tightly, let truth shine brightly, judge rightly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈraɪtli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈraɪtli/

🌳Etymology

Rootright
Suffix--ly

🎵Rhyme

slightlybrightlytightlylightly
slightly
brightly
tightly
lightly

🔗Collocations

rightly so
rightly or wrongly
quite rightly
rightly pointed out
rightly concerned
rightly proud

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

correctlyproperlyjustlyappropriatelylegitimately

Antonyms

wronglyincorrectlyimproperly

Related

rightrighteousrightfullyjustifyproper

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