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(right-ly) 2 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a correct or fair way; properly.

Example Sentence

He was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time.

More Example Sentences

If you clean your room, you will be rightly praised by your parents.

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Rhymes

  • brightly
  • knightly
  • lightly
  • nightly
  • rightly
  • slightly
  • sprightly
  • stitely
  • tightly
  • whiteley
  • whitely

  • forthrightly
  • politely
  • unsightly
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