rightly

pronunciation

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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 .

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