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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rightly

Writers and academics have turned—rightly so—to the political problems of compensation, data justice, and the automation of creative fields. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026

England coach Thomas Tuchel raved about Kane on Friday, and rightly so. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

And getting criticized as Pusilic has—rightly or wrongly—can add injury to injury. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

This freedom includes the expression of health, harmony, sufficiency, and the ability to think and act rightly. — Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026