rightly

rightly
Synonyms and related words:
accurately, advantageously, advisably, appropriately, as is proper, as is right, by right, by rights, condignly, congruously, conveniently, correctly, decently, decorously, deservedly, desirably, disinterestedly, dispassionately, duly, equally, equitably, evenly, expediently, fair, fairly, faultlessly, feasibly, fitly, fittingly, flawlessly, impartially, impersonally, in all conscience, in reason, inequity, injustice, just right, just so, justifiably, justifiedly, justly, meetly, nicely, opportunely, perfectly, practically, properly, right, rightfully, seasonably, sic, so, sortably, straight, suitably, to advantage, upon even terms, warrantably, warrantedly, without distinction

Moby Thesaurus. . 1996.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?
Synonyms:
, , , , , / , , , / , ,


Look at other dictionaries:

  • Rightly — Right ly, adv. [AS. richtlice.] 1. Straightly; directly; in front. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. According to justice; according to the divine will or moral rectitude; uprightly; as, duty rightly performed. [1913 Webster] 3. Properly; fitly;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • rightly — index fairly (impartially) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • rightly — ► ADVERB 1) in accordance with what is true or just. 2) with good reason …   English terms dictionary

  • rightly — [rīt′lē] adv. [see RIGHT & LY2] 1. with justice; fairly 2. properly; suitably; fitly 3. correctly …   English World dictionary

  • rightly — right|ly [ raıtli ] adverb ** 1. ) for a good reason: It was a vicious foul, and the referee rightly removed him from the game. quite rightly (=very rightly): Everyone is quite rightly concerned about what is going to happen now. and rightly so ( …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • rightly */*/ — UK [ˈraɪtlɪ] / US adverb 1) for a good reason It was a vicious foul, and the referee rightly sent him off. quite rightly (= very rightly): Everyone is quite rightly concerned about what is going to happen now. and rightly so (= very rightly): The …   English dictionary

  • rightly — right|ly [ˈraıtli] adv 1.) correctly, or for a good reason ≠ ↑wrongly ▪ I was, as you rightly said , the smallest boy in the class. ▪ As you so rightly pointed out , things are getting worse. ▪ They have been treated badly, and they are rightly… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • rightly — adverb 1 for a good or sensible reason: The audience was rightly outraged at this suggestion. | quite rightly BrE: She insisted, quite rightly, that we all put our seat belts on. 2 correctly: As she rightly pointed out, this will do nothing to… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • rightly — right, rightly 1. Right is used as an adverb meaning ‘in the right way, in a proper manner’ with a number of verbs, notably do right, go right (as in Nothing went right), guess right, spell something right, treat someone right. In general,… …   Modern English usage

  • rightly — /ruyt lee/, adv. 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;… …   Universalium

  • rightly — right•ly [[t]ˈraɪt li[/t]] adv. 1) in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: if I understand rightly[/ex] 2) in accordance with morality or equity 3) properly; suitably: rightly dressed[/ex] 4) Informal. with certainty; positively: I don t… …   From formal English to slang

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”