C1adverbformallawsociety
US/ˈdʒʌst.li/
UK/ˈdʒʌst.li/
in a fair or morally right way; also for a good reason
In context
A good judge must treat everyone justly, whatever their status.
The village is justly famous for its handmade silk.
Her parents are justly proud of what she has achieved.
Words that go with justly
adverb + adjective
- justly famousHue is justly famous for its royal cuisine.
- justly proudThe team is justly proud of its safety record.
- justly celebratedHer first novel was justly celebrated by critics.
verb + adverb
- treat justlyPrisoners must be treated justly and humanely.
- rule justlyThe old stories praise a king who ruled justly and wisely.