justly

[juhst-lee]

adverb

1. in a just manner; honestly; fairly.

   Deal justly with the prisoners.

2. in conformity to fact or rule; accurately.

   justly proportioned.

   Synonyms: exactly, properly

3. deservedly; as deserved.

Word History and Origins

Origin of justly¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; just ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

Visual artists who labored on the Sphere project have justly grumbled that their sweat has gotten publicly dismissed as AI.

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“The lab results I sought in the hospital show conclusively I had no alcohol in my system. I expect this to be quickly and justly resolved.”

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His interest in capitalism, ultimately, was rooted in his interest in morality — and how a rapidly-industrializing society could do so justly.

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“We have thanked them, given thoughts and prayers, we’ve gone to visit and tweeted out, but we haven’t paid them fairly or justly.”

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Nyoni’s sophomore feature, which garnered her a directing prize at Cannes, follows her justly acclaimed 2017 debut “I Am Not a Witch.”

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