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    rightly
    /ˈrʌɪtli/

    adverb

    • 1. correctly: "if I remember rightly, she never gives interviews"
    • 2. in accordance with justice or what is morally right: "the key rightly belonged to Craig"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIGHTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RIGHTLY definition: 1. behaving in a way that is suitable and acceptable: 2. used to mean that something may or may…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rightlyRightly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    How to use rightly in a sentence. in accordance with right conduct : fairly, justly; in the right or proper manner : properly, fittingly… See the full definition

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › rightlyRIGHTLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rightly definition: in accordance with truth or fact; correctly. See examples of RIGHTLY used in a sentence.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › rightlyRightly - definition of rightly by The Free Dictionary

    1. in accordance with the facts; correctly. 2. in accordance with principles of justice or morality. 3. with good reason; justifiably: he was rightly annoyed with her. 4. properly or suitably; appropriately: rightly dressed for a wedding.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrightly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    The usual meaning of rightly is ‘for a good reason’ and it comes before an adjective: They are rightly proud of their children. It can be used to mean ‘correctly’ before a verb or in particular phrases: As you rightly say, we have a serious problem. In North American English rightly is not at all common.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIGHTLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    RIGHTLY meaning: 1. behaving in a way that is suitable and acceptable: 2. used to mean that something may or may…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIGHTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you do something rightly you do it in accordance with the facts or correctly. She attended one meeting only, if I remember rightly. American English : rightly / ˈraɪtli /

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › rightlyrightly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    The usual meaning of rightly is “for a good reason” and it is used most often in the phrase “and rightly so”: She disagrees with the policy, and rightly so. It can be used to mean “correctly” before a verb or in particular phrases: As you rightly say, we have a serious problem.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rightlyRightly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 19, 2024 · Definitions of rightly. adverb. with honesty. “he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time”. synonyms: justifiedly, justly. see more. see less. antonyms: unjustly.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › rightlyrightly | meaning of rightly in Longman Dictionary of...

    rightly meaning, definition, what is rightly: correctly, or for a good reason: Learn more.