Synonyms for lawfully
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
Conforming to the law; legally.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- virtuously
Example sentences
- legally Legally, that house doesn't belong to you anymore.
- legitimately Sami is legitimately my biggest supporter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lawfully | falling | |
| legally | steady | |
| legitimately | steady | |
| licitly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- legally3, licitly
- 12 letters
- legitimately5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (legally3 = 3 syllables).