rightfully
word
Definition
In a way that is fair, legal, or morally correct; as something truly deserved.
Usage & Nuances
'Rightfully' is often used in formal or written English to emphasize legitimacy or fairness. Common in phrases like 'rightfully belongs to', 'rightfully so'. Not interchangeable with 'rightly' (which means 'correctly').
Spanish: legítimamente - justamentePortuguese (BR): legitimamente - justamentePortuguese (PT): legitimamente - justamenteChinese (Simplified): 理所应当地 - 正当地Chinese (Traditional): 理所應當地 - 正當地Hindi: सही तौर पर - न्यायपूर्वकArabic: بحق - بشكل عادلBengali: ন্যায্যভাবে - আইনত - যথার্থভাবেRussian: заслуженно - по праву - справедливоJapanese: 正当に - 正しくVietnamese: một cách chính đáng - một cách hợp phápKorean: 정당하게 - 마땅히Turkish: haklı olarak - layıkıylaUrdu: حق کے ساتھ - جائز طور پرIndonesian: secara sah - dengan adil
Example Sentences
She rightfully won the prize for her hard work.
basic
This land rightfully belongs to them.
basic
He can rightfully claim the inheritance.
basic
People were upset, but she was rightfully promoted after years of dedication.
natural
You can rightfully feel proud of your achievements.
natural
The city is rightfully famous for its delicious food.
natural