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.
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.
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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