legitimate
adjective
according to law; lawful.
legitimately
-
a word derived from
legitimate.
Example Sentences
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While young people were "legitimately concerned" about their future and public services, they must express themselves calmly, he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
I legitimately think it’s a big reason our marriage has been so successful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
“We legitimately, when we see a problem, just try to solve the problems.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
To reiterate this one more time: Hong is a legitimately exciting candidate.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Honestly, the only time I’m legitimately happy is when I’m with you or Jupiter. The rest of the time, I’m just”—she looks down—“unshakably disconsolate.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
