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Definition rightly in British English

rightly adverb

adverb
/ˈraɪtli/
1

for a good reason

Example

It was a vicious foul, and the referee rightly sent him off.

Example

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

Example

The public is worried, and rightly so.

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Example

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

Example

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

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Definition rightly in British English