rightly
word
Definition
Used to say that something is done or thought in a fair, correct, or justified way. It means 'for good reason' or 'in the correct way.'
Usage & Nuances
'Rightly' is often used with verbs like 'say', 'believe', 'criticize' to show a justified action or opinion. It is formal or neutral and not used to mean 'correctly' for mechanical actions (use 'correctly' for that). Common phrase: 'rightly so'.
Spanish: con razón - justamentePortuguese (BR): com razão - justamentePortuguese (PT): com razão - justamenteChinese (Simplified): 理所当然地 - 正确地Chinese (Traditional): 理所當然地 - 正確地Hindi: सही तौर पर - उचित रूप सेArabic: بحق - بشكل صحيحBengali: ন্যায্যভাবে - ঠিকভাবে (উপযুক্তভাবে)Russian: справедливо - правильно (по праву)Japanese: 当然に - 正当にVietnamese: đúng đắn - chính đángKorean: 당연히 - 정당하게Turkish: haklı olarak - doğru şekilde (adilce)Urdu: درست طور پر - بجا طور پرIndonesian: dengan benar - secara adil
Example Sentences
You rightly told him the truth.
basic
Many people are rightly worried about the environment.
basic
The teacher was rightly praised for her hard work.
basic
She was upset, and rightly so, after being ignored.
natural
Critics have rightly pointed out problems with the plan.
natural
If you feel the rules are unfair, you can rightly complain.
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