rightly

• Adverbio que significa «correctamente», «con justicia» o «con razón». Se usa para indicar que una acción, opinión o juicio es moral o fácticamente apropiado.

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.

   con justicia, con razón

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

   Sinónimosfairlyhonestlyjustlyrighteouslytruthfullyvirtuously

   Antónimosdishonestlyunjustlywrongly

2. Correctly or accuratelyB1formal

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

   correctamente, con razón

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

   Sinónimosaccuratelyappropriatelyarightcorrectlyexactlypreciselyproperly

   Antónimoserroneouslyinaccuratelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

3. JustifiablyB2formal

   In a way that is fair or deserved.

   justamente / con razón

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscorrectlydeservedlyfairlyjustifiablylegitimatelyproperly

   Antónimosundeservedlyunfairlyunjustlywrongly