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

With Suicide Prevention Month under way, national campaigns rightly focus on crisis hotlines and raising awareness. — Kerry Martin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Free societies rightly presume that adults can manage their own affairs without government interference – but children are a different matter, and even adult freedom has exceptions. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

Artillery, who’s being hunted down by vindictive cops, rightly accuses Lamar of caring more about sourcing vocals than his physical safety. — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Boycotters could point to that collapse as evidence of diminished enthusiasm, but Paramount could also rightly call the movie a box-office hit. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2026