RIGHTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

rightly

adverb

ˈrīt-lē

Definition of rightly

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose marveling at the awesome sight, we had to agree that the Grand Canyon was rightly named

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Recent Examples of rightly Policymakers on both sides are rightly skeptical of programs that overpromise. — Kody Kinsley, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 Northfield, Minnesota, rightly touts itself as one of the cutest college towns around. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Liberal critics, however, argued—also rightly—that the Soviet Union was a decaying, economically crippled giant by the time Reagan was inaugurated. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 Trans advocates rightly highlight the high levels of discrimination, harassment, and violence faced by trans communities to argue for greater protection from harm. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightly

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Dan Dow, San Luis Obispo district attorney and president of the California District Attorneys Association, said DAs are concerned about Kowalczyk narrowing judges’ ability to properly prosecute offenders.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Behind the screen, five full-range speaker systems remain in place — enough, Counter said, to properly present vintage 70mm films with their original six-channel sound.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of properly

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Deezer and YouTube Music also ask distributors to flag when songs are created by AI and use advanced tools to help flag when they're not marked correctly.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
The app then references the identifier to help the user detect exactly which model is nearby, and my brother-in-law confirmed that Zuckoff correctly labeled his smart glasses.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of correctly

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Every decision is made with careful consideration and appropriately reviewed to ensure that any technology ICE utilizes is consistent with all applicable law enforcement policies and standards.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Thatch is a natural, organic layer that’s beneficial if appropriately maintained.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

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