Synonyms for rightly
All synonyms
Adverb
1. Rightfully
rightfully, correctly, justly, properly, well, right, suitably, fitly, truly, appropriately, righteously, duly, fairly, equitably, decently, justifiedly, decorously, right-mindedly, fittingly, compliantly
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
I don't rightly know what he meant by that remark.
Example sentences
- properly Not everyone is properly rewarded for his efforts.
- correctly Yes, he is an inventor, if I understood correctly.
- rightfully They are depriving you of what is rightfully yours.
- justly Algerians weren't treated justly by colonial France.
- certainly At that time the snow plow was certainly our hero.
- accordingly You must assess the situation and act accordingly.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rightly | steady | |
| properly | falling | |
| correctly | steady | |
| rightfully | steady | |
| justly | falling | |
| certainly | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- well1, duly2
- 5 letters
- right1, truly2, fitly
- 6 letters
- fairly2, justly2
- 8 letters
- properly3, suitably3, decently3
- 9 letters
- certainly3, correctly3, fittingly3, equitably4
- 10 letters
- rightfully3, decorously
- 11 letters
- accordingly4, righteously3, deservingly, compliantly, justifiedly, accordantly
- 13 letters
- appropriately5, meritoriously
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (duly2 = 2 syllables).