rightly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪtli/

Definition

In a way that is morally good, just, or true; in a way that is correct or accurate.

Examples

• The journalist rightly pointed out the inconsistencies in the official report.

• She felt she had rightly earned her promotion after years of hard work.

• The court rightly found the defendant not guilty due to lack of evidence.

How to Use rightly

rightly + verb (collocation)

Used to emphasize that an action or judgment is correct or justified. — "The public rightly condemned the politician's controversial remarks."

rightly + adjective (collocation)

Used to emphasize that a description or quality is accurate. — "The decision was rightly seen as a step forward for the community."

Synonyms of rightly

Words with a similar meaning to rightly:

• justly
• correctly
• properly
• fairly

Antonyms of rightly

Words with the opposite meaning to rightly:

• wrongly
• unjustly

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