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Rightful: meaning, definitions and examples

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rightful

 

[ ˈraɪt.fəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal

Having a legitimate claim or title; legally correct or justifiable.

Synonyms

authorized, lawful, legitimate, valid

Examples of usage

  • The rightful owner of the property
  • She demanded her rightful share of the inheritance
Context #2 | Adjective

moral

Morally correct or justified.

Synonyms

ethical, fair, just, proper

Examples of usage

  • He believed he was the rightful heir to the throne
  • It was her rightful duty to speak up against injustice

Translations

Translations of the word "rightful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legítimo

🇮🇳 वैध

🇩🇪 rechtmäßig

🇮🇩 sah

🇺🇦 законний

🇵🇱 prawowity

🇯🇵 正当な

🇫🇷 légitime

🇪🇸 legítimo

🇹🇷 meşru

🇰🇷 정당한

🇸🇦 شرعي

🇨🇿 oprávněný

🇸🇰 oprávnený

🇨🇳 合法的

🇸🇮 pravičen

🇮🇸 réttmætur

🇰🇿 заңды

🇬🇪 ლეგიტიმური

🇦🇿 qanuni

🇲🇽 legítimo

Etymology

The word 'rightful' dates back to the late 14th century and is derived from the combination of 'right' and '-ful', which means 'full of'. The concept of something being rightful has been present throughout history in various legal and moral contexts, emphasizing the importance of legitimacy and justification.

See also: outright, right, righteous, righteously, rightfulness, rightly, rightness, rights, rightsizing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,933, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.