legitimately

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf rechtmäßige, korrekte oder gültige Weise geschieht. Umgangssprachlich kann es auch zur Verstärkung im Sinne von „wirklich“ oder „tatsächlich“ verwendet werden.

An adverb meaning "in a lawful, proper, or valid manner." It can also be used informally to mean "genuinely" or "truly" for emphasis.

1. In a lawful mannerB2formal

   In a way that is allowed by law or rules.

   Rechtmäßig

   • The business was operating legitimately under a valid license.
   • He legitimately inherited the property from his grandfather.
   • The funds were obtained legitimately through a bank loan.

   Synonymelawfullylegallylicitlypermissiblyvalidly

   Antonymeillegallyunlawfullywrongfully

2. Reasonably or justifiablyB2formal

   In a way that is reasonable, justified, or based on facts.

   Berechtigterweise

   • She can legitimately claim to be the best candidate for the job.
   • They legitimately questioned the accuracy of the report.
   • He legitimately felt upset after being treated unfairly.

   Synonymeappropriatelycorrectlyfairlyjustifiablyproperlyreasonablyrightfullyvalidly

   Antonymeunjustifiablyunreasonably

3. Genuinely or trulyB2informalamerican

   Used to emphasize that something is real or authentic.

   Wirklich

   • I legitimately forgot about our appointment.
   • That movie was legitimately scary.
   • She is legitimately one of the most talented artists I know.

   Synonymeactuallyauthenticallygenuinelyindeedreallytruly

   Antonymefalselyfraudulently