B2adverblanguagesociety
US/ˈraɪt.li/
UK/ˈraɪt.li/
for a good reason, or in a way that is fair and correct
In context
She was rightly proud of the work her students had done.
The manager rightly pointed out that we had no time left.
He was rightly punished for cheating in the exam.
Words that go with rightly
adverb + verb
- rightly soHe was angry, and rightly so.
- rightly point outCritics rightly point out the risks.
- rightly or wronglyRightly or wrongly, they blamed the coach.
- rightly believeMany people rightly believe the law is unfair.
- rightly calledThe city is rightly called a gem.
adverb + adjective
- rightly proudParents are rightly proud of their children.
- rightly concernedVoters are rightly concerned about prices.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He answered rightly the question.Correct: He answered the question correctly.