rightly
adverb
Origin of rightly
Related Words for rightly
justly, fairly, exactly, appropriately, accurately, truly, properly, correctly, legally, suitably, befittingly, fitly, justifiably, lawfullyExamples from the Web for rightly
Contemporary Examples of rightly
Bonauto, now an official MacArthur genius, is rightly known as the Thurgood Marshall of the marriage movement.
The sex workers I spoke with rightly call it “vile,” “gross,” “terrifying,” and “exploitative.”
Waivers were also encouraged by states and the federal government who saw them, rightly, as a cost-cutting measure.
Medicaid Will Give You Money for At-Home Care, but You Might Wait YearsElizabeth Picciuto
December 2, 2014
It rightly blames both Israeli and Palestinian intransigence for its failure.
Levin rightly disparages the “nostalgia” that he says “blinds” both liberals and conservatives to this new reality.
Historical Examples of rightly
But he was a man and his own master—if you can rightly call a man his own master that does them things.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
I don't want to trouble him, but I was bound he shouldn't keep from me what was rightly my due.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
No suspicion or fear can be rightly directed toward our country.
My wife had rightly told me, Sir, that you were a very clever and honest man.
The Imaginary InvalidMolire
Now Wiseli first rightly understood these words, and felt their full meaning.
Rico and WiseliJohanna Spyri