rightly
pronunciation
How to pronounce rightly in British English: UK [ˈraɪtli]
How to pronounce rightly in American English: US [ˈraɪtli]
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- Adverb:
- with honesty
Word Origin
- rightly (adv.)
- Old English rihtlice "justly, virtuously; properly, regularly, correctly;" see right (adj.1) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Mr rajoy has rightly promised comprehensive reform .
- 2. Rightly so : it was ill-conceived .
- 3. The scientists rightly wrap their latest observations in caution .
- 4. It has , rightly , reported on the crushing of protests and internet censorship .
- 5. Rightly , policymakers rejected such views .