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- DictionaryRight·ly/ˈrītlē/
adverb
- 1. correctly: "if I remember rightly, she never gives interviews"
Rightly definition: in accordance with truth or fact; correctly. See examples of RIGHTLY used in a sentence.
RIGHTLY meaning: 1. behaving in a way that is suitable and acceptable: 2. used to mean that something may or may…. Learn more.
May 10, 2024 · rightly: 1 adv with honesty “he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time” Synonyms: justifiedly , justly Antonyms: unjustly in an unjust manner
right / rightly right / rightly. Right and rightly can both be used as adverbs. In the sense ‘correctly’ or ‘in the right way’, right is the usual adverb. It is only used after verbs: He did it right. Did I spell your name right? Rightly cannot be used like this. In formal language correctly is used:
23 hours ago · 5 meanings: 1. in accordance with the facts; correctly 2. in accordance with principles of justice or morality 3. with good.... Click for more definitions.
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.
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.
