rightly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈraɪtli/
rightly means: In a way that is correct or supported by good reasons.
adverb
CORRECTLYB2
In a way that is correct or supported by good reasons.
- She rightly refused to pay twice.
- He was rightly proud of his work.
- If I remember rightly, we met last summer.
Questions about rightly
What does rightly mean?
In a way that is correct or supported by good reasons.
What is rightly in other languages?
Türkçe: haklı olarak · Español: justamente · Français: à juste titre · Deutsch: zu Recht · Italiano: giustamente · 日本語: 正しく
How do you pronounce rightly?
It is pronounced /ˈraɪtli/.
How do you use rightly in a sentence?
She rightly refused to pay twice. He was rightly proud of his work.
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