RIGHTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

rightly

adverb

ˈrīt-lē

Definition of rightly

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

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Recent Examples of rightly Unlike Dolly Parton, who is rightly being mourned as a great American, Curry was far less a public person. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and others have rightly emphasized that AI could raise productivity and productive capacity even as the investment boom puts pressure on resources before those benefits arrive. — Joao Gomes, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 The defense is still strong, but the focus is rightly on the future and the real goal should be a top-three draft pick. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 America’s housing crisis has been rightly blamed on a lack of supply. — Valerie White, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightly

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Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point downward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher’s silverware caddy.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of properly

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The appeal asked that the court either excuse the juror who was allegedly refusing to follow instructions or inquire further to determine whether the juror could in fact follow the judge's instructions to correctly apply the law.

— Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
How to Use Your Range Hood Effectively Getting the most out of your range hood is less about using it constantly and more about using it correctly.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of correctly

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The premiere, appropriately, had more the feel of an Oasis stadium concert than a sombre festival premiere.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Most recently, concerns have grown that Engelbert failed to respond appropriately to political protests over transgender women playing sports, which began to overshadow the league's season in recent weeks.

— Jessica Golden, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

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