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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

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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.

Similar words: correctly, justifiably

Opposites: wrongly

Common phrases: quite rightly, rightly believe, rightly so

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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