rightly

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Adverbial rightly has 1 sense

rightly, justly, justifiedly - with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time"
Derived from adjective right₄

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Term: rightly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a correct or just manner; correctly; justifiably

Senses:

1. relating to correctness:

- She rightly identified the problem.

- The teacher rightly praised the student for his excellent performance.

2. relating to justice or fairness:

- The judge rightly sentenced the criminal to a long prison term.

- The protesters were demanding their rights, and rightly so.

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