rightly

/'raitli/

Thân thiện

He was rightly praised for his honesty.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a correct, proper, or justifiable manner: Used to indicate that an action, judgment, or belief is correct, appropriate, or morally justified. 2. With good reason; justifiably: Used to express that a particular reaction, opinion, or outcome is deserved or logical based on the circumstances.

Usage and Examples

• The award was rightly given to the most dedicated volunteer.
• She was rightly proud of her team's achievement.
• The manager rightly pointed out the error in the report before it was published.
• If you break the rules, you will rightly be punished.

Advanced Usage

• "and rightly so": A common phrase used to strongly agree that something is correct or deserved.
  • He was criticized for his careless mistake, and rightly so.
• "rightly or wrongly": Used to introduce a statement about someone's belief or action, acknowledging that it may or may not be correct.
  • Rightly or wrongly, many people believe the news report.

Variants and Related Words

• Right (adjective): Correct, true, or morally good.
  • You made the right decision.
• Rightful (adjective): Having a legitimate claim to something.
  • She is the rightful owner of the property.

Synonyms

• Correctly: In a way that is true, accurate, or in accordance with fact.
• Justly: In a way that is fair and morally right.
• Properly: In a correct or suitable manner.
• Deservedly: In a way that is warranted or merited.

Antonyms

• Wrongly: In a way that is incorrect, mistaken, or unjust.
• Unjustly: In a way that is not fair or morally right.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with honesty
   • he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time

Từ đồng nghĩa

• justly
• justifiedly