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rightfully

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈraɪtfəli/

rightfully means: In a way that is fair or follows what someone deserves or has a right to.

adverb

WITH JUST CLAIMC1

In a way that is fair or follows what someone deserves or has a right to.

  • This land is rightfully yours.
  • She claimed the money that rightfully belonged to her.
  • The prize was rightfully awarded to the best team.

Similar words: justly, fairly

Opposites: wrongfully

Common phrases: rightfully yours, rightfully belongs

CORRECTLYC1

In a way that is correct or based on good reasons.

  • She was rightfully proud of her work.
  • He rightfully pointed out the error.
  • They rightfully concluded that more evidence was needed.

Similar words: rightly, correctly, properly

Opposites: incorrectly

Common phrases: rightfully noted, rightfully proud

Questions about rightfully

What does rightfully mean?

In a way that is fair or follows what someone deserves or has a right to.

What is rightfully in other languages?

Türkçe: haklı olarak · Español: legítimamente · Français: légitimement · Deutsch: rechtmäßig · Italiano: legittimamente · 日本語: 正当に

How do you pronounce rightfully?

It is pronounced /ˈraɪtfəli/.

How do you use rightfully in a sentence?

This land is rightfully yours. She claimed the money that rightfully belonged to her.

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