rightly

[ rahyt-lee ]

adverb

1. in accordance with truth or fact; correctly:

   to see rightly; to understand rightly.

2. in accordance with morality or equity; uprightly.
3. properly, fitly, or suitably:

   to be rightly dressed.

4. Informal. with certainty; positively:

   I can't rightly say.

rightly

/ ˈraɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in accordance with the facts; correctly
2. in accordance with principles of justice or morality
3. with good reason; justifiably

   he was rightly annoyed with her

4. properly or suitably; appropriately

   rightly dressed for a wedding

5. informal.
   used with a negative with certainty; positively or precisely (usually in the phrases I don't rightly know, I can't rightly say )

Word History and Origins

Origin of rightly¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English rihtlīce. See right, -ly

Example Sentences

"The public is rightly outraged, especially knowing that today, anything is possible with CGI, AI and animatronics," the statement said.

From BBC

Mr Van der Linde was overruled by Amsterdam's district court, which wrote on Sunday that "the mayor has rightly determined that there is a ban on demonstrating in the city this weekend".

From BBC

Amorim will rightly take his time to measure the resources he has at his disposal, but few who faced Chelsea made a compelling case to push themselves to the forefront of the Portuguese coach’s plans.

From BBC

“There was a great deal of pressure to keep it private, and quite rightly so,” Somers told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

"He had become hopelessly, irredeemably corrupted and, as a result, he has paid a very heavy price – and quite rightly to."

From BBC

Related Words

• accurately
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