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rightly

adverb right·ly \ˈrīt-lē\

: in a way that is correct

: for a good reason : in a way that is proper or appropriate

: with certainty : for sure

Full Definition of RIGHTLY

: in accordance with right conduct : fairly, justly

: in the right or proper manner : properly, fittingly

: according to truth or fact : correctly, exactly

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Synonyms: appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, duly, fittingly, happily, meetly, right, properly, suitably

Antonyms: improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably, wrongly

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