rightfully

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English ryghtefully, equivalent to rightful +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɹaɪtfəli/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Adverb

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rightfully (comparative more rightfully, superlative most rightfully)

  1. In accordance with what is right or just; fairly.
  2. Rightly, correctly.