Thesaurus
rightly
rightly
adverb
Definition of RIGHTLY
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>
Synonyms appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, duly, fittingly, happily, meetly, right, rightly, suitably
Related Words well; acceptably, adequately, passably, satisfactorily, tolerably; decently, decorously
Near Antonyms unacceptably, unsatisfactorily; inopportunely, unfortunately, unseasonably; inappositely, inaptly, irrelevantly; awkwardly, ungracefully
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