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Definition rightly in American English

rightly adverb

adverb
/ˈraɪtli/
1

for a good reason

Example

It was a vicious foul, and the referee rightly removed him from the game.

Example

Everyone is quite rightly concerned about what is going to happen now.

Example

The public is worried, and rightly so.

Synonyms and related words
realistic practical sensible
Example

There is a lot to be done, but as you rightly say, we must move carefully.

Example

He was driving his mother's car, if I remember rightly.

Synonyms and related words
nuanced exact accurate
Definition rightly in American English