JUSTIFIABLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

justifiably

adverb

Definition of justifiably

as in validly

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Recent Examples of justifiably People tend to focus on El Niño’s impact on land, justifiably. — Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026 More than half the crowd had justifiably fled to beat the Bay Bridge traffic when Eldridge’s hit carried out of the park. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Her parents, Lisa and Tom Fitzgerald, are justifiably proud. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Considered through that lens, a cash- and staff-strapped federal agency might justifiably divest itself of the property. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 Young’s putting improvements earlier in the season were justifiably celebrated, but there’s been a brief slowdown in that area lately. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 Herrera’s book justifiably treated the paintings as essentially autobiographical, recording a life of trials and tribulations. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Latinas justifiably celebrated the historical significance of Martinez’s election. — Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiably

Adverb

The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026

Definition of validly

Adverb

Levine notes that the antivenoms are fairly similar, but there are some differences on a molecular level between the two and in their longer-term effects.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Quite macro Part of the fixation on non-fundamental flow and structural drivers reflects a fairly quiet macro backdrop, with near-term economic trends not acting as the prime driver of investor attitudes or even corporate profits.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of fairly

Adverb

The quality and level of detail in these emails pleasantly surprised me in testing.

— Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Mackinac Island, Michigan The absence of cars and the cooling effect of Lake Huron make Mackinac Island feel pleasantly removed from both modern times and summer heat.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of pleasantly

Adverb

William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Want to refresh your look for the summer months both chicly and sensibly?

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 29 June 2026

Definition of sensibly

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Despite the car’s underlying performance, ride quality in this mode is reasonably compliant on public roads, at least relative to expectations set by the car’s capabilities.

— Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of reasonably

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Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The war’s real-time developments affect the ability of every Fortune Global 500 executive to forecast accurately and lead prudently.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 June 2026

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