rightfully

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas zu Recht, nach rechtlichen oder moralischen Grundsätzen geschieht; es weist darauf hin, dass etwas gerecht, gesetzmäßig oder entsprechend dem, was richtig und angemessen ist, erfolgt.

An adverb meaning "in a rightful manner" or "by legal or moral right." It is used to indicate that something is done justly, legitimately, or according to what is fair and proper.

1. By legal or moral rightB2formal

   In a way that is legally or morally correct or deserved.

   Zu Recht

   • The throne rightfully belongs to the eldest son.
   • She rightfully claimed her inheritance after the court ruling.
   • The land was rightfully returned to its original owners.

   Synonymedeservedlyfairlyjustlylawfullylegitimatelyproperlyrightly

   Antonymeillegitimatelywrongfully

2. Justly or appropriatelyB2formal

   In a manner that is fair, just, or appropriate.

   Zu Recht

   • He was rightfully proud of his daughter's achievements.
   • The award was rightfully given to the most deserving candidate.
   • They rightfully demanded an apology for the insult.

   Synonymeappropriatelydulyfairlyjustlyproperlyrightly

   Antonymeimproperlyinappropriatelyunjustlywrongly