Synonyms for rightly
ˈraɪt liright·ly

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1. rightly, justly, justifiedlyadverb

   with honesty

   "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time"

   Synonyms:
   justly, justifiedly, right

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1. rightlyadjective

   Synonyms:
   uprightly, equitably, fairly, lawfully, rightfully, right

2. rightlyadjective

   Synonyms:
   fitly, suitably, properly

3. rightlyadjective

   Synonyms:
   correctly, truly

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1. List of paraphrases for "rightly":

   correctly, justifiably, rightfully, properly, legitimately, right, justly, aptly, deservedly, precisely, appropriately, fittingly, well

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1. Oscar W. Firkins:

   All men love peace in their armchairs after dinner but they disbelieve the other nations's professions, rightly measuring its sincerity by their own.

2. Rishi Sunak:

   The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously, i recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.

3. Alberto Gonzales:

   Access to information and freedom of access to it may seem like a fundamental right but there are many people who think, rightly or wrongly, it is for your own good that it is hidden.

4. Ram Ben-Barak:

   The Iranians are celebrating, and rightly so. They managed to spin everyone around their little finger, vERY WORRIED.

5. State Hillary Clinton:

   Afghan women today are rightly afraid... that the gains they have made with all of our help will be washed away in a rush to achieve a peace that will not hold anyway, this is not just morally wrong, this is dangerous.