Etymology
Origin of justly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at just 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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Sadly or maybe justly, the Dodgers have drifted into ineptitude of late, while the Tarik Skubal-less Tigers have suddenly gotten hot and leapfrogged several teams to move into the last wild-card slot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Moreover, though Mr. Parsons’s youth is justly being noticed, art doesn’t easily submit to grading on an age curve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
"No one should be fooled into thinking that this fraud appeal belatedly succeeding suggests the Hong Kong system operates fairly or justly," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Napa Valley, Calif., is justly famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and almost as famous for the three- and four-figure prices those wines can command.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
Maybe this was my punishment, and perhaps justly so.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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