Definitions for rightly
ˈraɪt liright·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rightly, justly, justifiedlyadverb

   with honesty

   "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rightlyadverb

   Aright, in a right manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rightlyadverb

   Etymology: from right.

   1. According to truth; properly; suitably; not erroneously.

   Each of his reign allotted, rightlier call’d
   Pow’rs of fire, air, water, and earth beneath. John Milton.

   Descend from heav’n, Urania! by that name
   If rightly thou art call’d. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vii.

   For glory done
   Of triumph, to be styl’d great conquerors,
   Patrons of mankind, gods, and sons of gods;
   Destroyers rightlier call’d, and plagues of men. John Milton.

   A man can never have so certain a knowledge, that a proposition, which contradicts the clear principles of his own knowledge, was divinely revealed, or that he understands the words rightly, wherein it is delivered; as he has, that the contrary is true. John Locke.

   Is this a bridal or a friendly feast?
   Or from their deeds I rightlier may divine,
   Unseemly flown with insolence or wine. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

   2. Honestly; uprightly.

   Let not my jealousies be your dishonour;
   You may be rightly just, whatever I shall think. William Shakespeare.

   3. Exactly.

   Should I grant, thou didst not rightly see;
   Then thou wert first deceiv’d. Dryden.

   4. Straitly; directly.

   We wish one end; but differ in order and way, that leadeth rightly to that end. Roger Ascham, Schoolmaster.

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1. rightly

   Rightly is an adverb that refers to doing something in a correct, proper, accurate or fair manner. It implies that an action is done in accordance with what is morally good or well-justified. It can also mean 'very' or 'truly' when used to emphasize the point being made.

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1. Rightlyadverb

   straightly; directly; in front

2. Rightlyadverb

   according to justice; according to the divine will or moral rectitude; uprightly; as, duty rightly performed

3. Rightlyadverb

   properly; fitly; suitably; appropriately

4. Rightlyadverb

   according to truth or fact; correctly; not erroneously; exactly

5. Etymology: [AS. richtlice.]

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'rightly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2899

2. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'rightly' in Adverbs Frequency: #348

How to pronounce rightly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say rightly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rightly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rightly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of rightly in a Sentence

1. Bill Diviney:

   Expectations were high when the military took over that they could kick-start spending quickly, but this has been difficult with the government's focus (rightly or wrongly) on constitutional reform, in hindsight, perhaps it was unrealistic to expect so much of a government that, for all intents and purposes, is a caretaker until democracy is restored.

2. Antoine De Saint-Exupery:

   It is only with the heart that one can see rightly what is essential is invisible to the eye.

3. Jamie Schwesnedl:

   People are furious, and rightly so, there's no government organization or person in the city actually listening to people, hearing their pain and their anger, and addressing their concerns.

4. Andy Harris:

   These alarming reports have rightly raised concerns among my constituents in Maryland. They know these illegal immigrants will place strains on their communities, they deserve a full accounting of the numbers of illegal aliens released into their neighborhoods.

5. Beppe Sala:

   Many have referred to that video with a hashtag #MilanWillNotStop. It was a video which went viral on the internet. Everyone was sharing it, I also shared it, rightly or wrongly, probably wrongly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rightly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rightly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=rightly
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightly