rightly

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas richtig, gerechtfertigt oder berechtigt ist. Es wird verwendet, um auszudrücken, dass eine Handlung, Meinung oder ein Urteil moralisch oder sachlich angemessen ist.

An adverb meaning 'correctly,' 'justly,' or 'with good reason.' It is used to indicate that an action, opinion, or judgment is morally or factually appropriate.

1. With honestyB2formal

   In a manner that is morally correct, just, or truthful.

   Mit Ehrlichkeit

   • He acted rightly by returning the lost wallet.
   • She rightly admitted her mistake to the team.
   • The judge decided rightly based on the evidence.

   Synonymefairlyhonestlyjustlyrighteouslytruthfullyvirtuously

   Antonymedishonestlyunjustlywrongly

2. Correctly or accuratelyB1formal

   In a way that is correct or appropriate according to facts or standards.

   richtig

   • You rightly guessed the answer to the puzzle.
   • The report rightly identifies the main issues.
   • He was rightly praised for his hard work.

   Synonymeaccuratelyappropriatelyarightcorrectlyexactlypreciselyproperly

   Antonymeerroneouslyinaccuratelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

3. JustifiablyB2formal

   In a way that is fair or deserved.

   Zu Recht

   • She was rightly upset by the unfair treatment.
   • The company was rightly criticized for its poor safety record.
   • He was rightly awarded the prize for his innovation.

   Synonymecorrectlydeservedlyfairlyjustifiablylegitimatelyproperly

   Antonymeundeservedlyunfairlyunjustlywrongly