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 Our deist, atheist and moderate Christian founders rightly forbade theocracy with the First Amendment’s establishment clause, as incompatible with democracy. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 After the Nuremberg tribunal, the top Nazi leadership were rightly hanged for their crimes, yet even these were not open for public viewing, because that is savagery. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026 But rightly, your memory will be Bofill’s stunning inhabitation of Alba. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Guggenheim believed the interior of the museum was rightly within Sweeney’s purview, just as its exterior color was within Wright’s. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightly

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Since the AeroSlider moves alongside the axles, its aerodynamic parts remain properly positioned without the need for additional adjustments.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
An agent could be properly authenticated, correctly authorized and operating within its guardrails.

— Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of properly

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Additionally, Marshall has correctly noted that gas prices were higher during former President Joe Biden’s administration, peaking above $5 nationally.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
An agent could be properly authenticated, correctly authorized and operating within its guardrails.

— Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of correctly

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The entire piece is, appropriately enough, too big to take in in one glance; a viewer must step from side to side, and peer and squint, to make any sense of it.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Fuel Check was announced as part of an effort to make sure gas station operators are charging appropriately following the suspension of the tax.

— Eva Flowe October 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

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