rightly


Definition: Meaning of, rightly in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrʌɪtli /

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  1. correctly, or for a good reason
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  2. rightly or wrongly used to emphasize that someone else thinks that something they did was right, but you think it was wrong
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  3. and rightly so spoken used to say that a decision or action you have just described is fair and morally right, in your opinion
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  4. I can't rightly say/don't rightly know spoken used to say that you are not sure whether something is correct or not
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