rightly
/ˈɹaɪtli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rightlier · rightliest
Meaning · English
In a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
Adverb
Examples
She was quite rightly disappointed in not being promoted.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rightly” mean?
In a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
Is “rightly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.