Rightly: meaning, definitions and examples

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rightly

 

[ หˆraษชtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a correct or just way

Rightly is an adverb that means in a correct or just way. It is used to indicate that something is done or judged according to what is morally right or fair. The adverb rightly is often used to express approval or agreement with a decision or action.

Synonyms

appropriately, correctly, fairly, justly

Examples of usage

  • He was rightly praised for his bravery.
  • The judge rightly ruled in favor of the victim.
  • She rightly pointed out the flaws in his argument.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that is accurate or true

Rightly can also mean in a way that is accurate or true. When used in this context, it indicates that something is done or judged according to facts or reality. The adverb rightly is often used to emphasize the correctness of a statement or belief.

Synonyms

accurately, correctly, precisely, truthfully

Examples of usage

  • She rightly predicted the outcome of the election.
  • The scientist rightly concluded that the experiment was a success.

Translations

Translations of the word "rightly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corretamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเฅ€ เคขเค‚เค— เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช richtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan benar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฒะธะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚usznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท correctement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ correctamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸru bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ฌ๋ฐ”๋ฅด๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุตุญูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sprรกvnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprรกvne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃ็กฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pravilno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฉttilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฑั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzgรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ correctamente

Etymology

The word 'rightly' has its origins in Middle English, where it was derived from the Old English word 'riht,' meaning 'right' or 'just.' Over time, the adverb 'rightly' developed to convey the idea of correctness, justice, or truth. It has been used in the English language for centuries to express the concept of doing something in a manner that is morally or factually correct.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,710 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.