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 And in a region already suffering from aid shortages, and anticipating even greater food insecurity from this year’s El Nino, humanitarians are rightly nervous about a potential catastrophic fallout. — Cameron Hudson, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The highlight was the herring of which the Swedish are rightly proud, and obsessed with. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026 The White House has rightly identified space as a driver of military power and rapid access to orbit as essential to national security. — Mark Montgomery, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Bonds are the current obsession of Wall Street, and rightly so. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightly

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In one scene, a padlock appears to lock without a key or even being properly closed.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of properly

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For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Review your credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to make sure the information is accurate and that debts included in your bankruptcy are reported correctly.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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