justly
pronunciation
How to pronounce justly in British English:
UK [ˈdʒʌstli]
How to pronounce justly in American English:
US [ˈdʒʌstli]
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- Adverb:
- with honesty
- in accordance with moral or social standards
Word Origin
- justly (adv.)
- early 14c., "in an adjacent position, closely," from just (adj.) + -ly (2). Meanings "truthfully, honestly," "in an equitable manner, with justice, fairly" are from late 14c. Sense of "justifiably, with good reason" is from c. 1400; that of "legally, legitimately, rightfully" is early 15c.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Pakistanis justly point to their traditions of tolerance and hospitality .
- 2. The popular fury justly directed at bankers has not been accompanied by a restoration of faith in government .
- 3. Taqiyya , say scholars of shia islam , applies to situations where shias , often a persecuted minority , may justly conceal their identity in the face of imminent danger .
- 4. And may we be permitted to add , that asovereign prince 1as justly celebrated for his probity and good sense , as forhis political and military skill , has declared that from m.de montesquieu hehas learnt the art of government .