rightly

adverb
UK: /ˈraɪt.li/
US: /ˈraɪt.li/

  1. In a correct way; accurately.

    1. I rightly guessed the answer to the question immediately.
    2. She rightly pointed out the errors in my work, leading to improvements.

  2. Justifiably; with good reason.

    1. They rightly celebrated their victory after hard work.
    2. He rightly felt proud of his team's achievements after a successful season.

  3. Morally correct; in a righteous manner.

    1. She rightly refused to cheat on the test that day.
    2. He rightly chose to donate to charity, helping many people to survive.

Synonyms

accurately

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rightly" in English means: In a correct way; accurately., Justifiably; with good reason., Morally correct; in a righteous manner..

The phonetic transcription of "rightly" is /ˈraɪt.li/ in British English and /ˈraɪt.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rightly": accurately.

Example usage of "rightly": "I rightly guessed the answer to the question immediately.". More examples on the page.