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单词 rightly
释义

rightly

adverb

right·​ly ˈrīt-lē How to pronounce rightly (audio)
1
: in accordance with right conduct : fairly, justly
2
: in the right or proper manner : properly, fittingly
3
: according to truth or fact : correctly, exactly

Synonyms

  • appositely
  • appropriately
  • congruously
  • correctly
  • duly
  • fittingly
  • happily
  • meetly
  • properly
  • right
  • suitably
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Example Sentences

If I remember rightly, today is his birthday. She rightly anticipated a decline in the value of the stock. He points out, quite rightly, that there are flaws in the theory. Many people, rightly or wrongly, believe the economy will soon improve. She rightly admires his paintings. People are rightly upset about the city's rising crime rate. Quite rightly, the police commissioner is being blamed for the city's rising crime rate. She is proud of her children, and rightly so. See More
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

rightly

adverb

as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose marveling at the awesome sight, we had to agree that the Grand Canyon was rightly named

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • correctly
  • properly
  • appropriately
  • happily
  • duly
  • fittingly
  • adequately
  • right
  • suitably
  • well
  • appositely
  • congruously
  • acceptably
  • meetly
  • satisfactorily
  • decently
  • tolerably
  • decorously
  • passably

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • wrongly
  • incorrectly
  • improperly
  • inappropriately
  • incongruously
  • unfortunately
  • unsuitably
  • unsatisfactorily
  • unacceptably
  • unseemly
  • irrelevantly
  • inopportunely
  • inaptly
  • unseasonably
  • awkwardly
  • ungracefully
  • inappositely
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