rightly

• Adverbe signifiant « avec raison », « justement » ou « légitimement ». Il indique qu’une action, une opinion ou un jugement est moralement ou factuellement approprié.

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.

   À juste titre, avec justice

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

   Synonymesfairlyhonestlyjustlyrighteouslytruthfullyvirtuously

   Antonymesdishonestlyunjustlywrongly

2. Correctly or accuratelyB1formal

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

   Correctement, avec raison

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

   Synonymesaccuratelyappropriatelyarightcorrectlyexactlypreciselyproperly

   Antonymeserroneouslyinaccuratelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

3. JustifiablyB2formal

   In a way that is fair or deserved.

   à juste titre

   • 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.

   Synonymescorrectlydeservedlyfairlyjustifiablylegitimatelyproperly

   Antonymesundeservedlyunfairlyunjustlywrongly