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rightly

/ˈɹaɪtli/adverb2 syllables

Rightly means: with honesty.

Synonyms for rightly12

adverb, as in with honesty

justly, justifiedly

also used for rightly

correctly, properly, accordantly, accordingly, agreeably, appropriately, becomingly, compliantly, conformably, consistently

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What does rightly mean?1

adverb

1

with honesty“he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rightly?6

three syllables

politely
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Rightly in a sentence

  • He is, quite rightly, very grateful to them.suika
  • Things done rightly, good deeds will never perish.carlosalberto
  • In our country psychotherapists can rightly prescribe drugs while psychologists can't.marioo
  • She can rightly be proud of her daughter.tatoebashrek
  • If I remember rightly, we should turn left at the next corner.monahxo
  • Pray, of what land or lineage should I rightly call you?mhenderson5
  • If I remember rightly, he didn't say that.sundown
  • The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.CK

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Forms of rightly

as a adverb

comparative
rightlier
superlative
rightliest