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rightly

/ˈɹaɪtli/

Meanings
  • Adverb

    Used to indicate that something has been done correctly or in the right manner.

  • Adverb

    In accordance with what is morally or legally right and just.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹaɪtli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with rightly
tightly , nightly , fightly
Homophones
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  1. Right (en) : A direction, side, or point.

  2. Right (en) : A person's entitlements or privileges.


Variants
List of all variants of rightly that leads to same result
rightly , not rightly , if (my) memory serves me (correctly/right/rightly) , if memory serves , if memory serves correctly , if memory serves me , if memory serves me correctly , if memory serves me right , if memory serves me rightly , if memory serves right , if memory serves rightly , if my memory serves me , if my memory serves me correctly , if my memory serves me right , if my memory serves me rightly
Forms
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rightly (adverb)


Etymology
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Old English 'righ' meaning 'right, just'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'rightly' comes from the Old English word 'righ', meaning 'right, just'.

  2. The term 'rightly' has been used in English since the 13th century.

  3. The word 'rightly' is related to the word 'right', which means 'a direction, side, or point'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Justice: The principle of fairness and impartiality in the administration of the law.

  2. Moral principles: Guidelines for conduct that are considered right and good.


Culture
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In literature, 'rightly' has been used to describe characters who act justly and in accordance with moral principles. In art, it has been used to depict scenes of justice and fairness.

How to Memorize "rightly"

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  3. mnemonics

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