Synonyms of rightly

rightly

adverb

ˈrīt-lē 

as in properly

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 & Similar Words

• properly
• correctly
• appropriately
• happily
• duly
• fittingly
• right
• suitably
• adequately
• well
• appositely
• congruously
• acceptably
• meetly
• satisfactorily
• decently
• tolerably
• passably
• decorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wrongly
• incorrectly
• improperly
• inappropriately
• incongruously
• unfortunately
• unsuitably
• unsatisfactorily
• unacceptably
• unseemly
• unseasonably
• inopportunely
• irrelevantly
• inaptly
• awkwardly
• ungracefully
• inappositely

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of rightly

Even his decision to choose the politically flawed Kamala Harris as his running mate and then turn the nomination over to her in July 2024 without any internal Democratic Party process will be rightly second-guessed for many years. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024

However, when taking all of Kennedy’s beliefs and the lack of scientific evidence backing them into consideration, the governor should rightly temper or retract his support for the nomination. —Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024

There were two stretches where our fans booed, and rightly so. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024

In the process of voting against SpaceX, commissioners rightly suggested that Musk is a liar and scofflaw whose representations cannot be trusted. —Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024