rightly

/ɹˈa‍ɪtli/

/ˈɹaɪtɫi/

[adverb]

rightly

[ADVERB]

in a manner that is correct, exact, or accurate

with honesty

synonyms : justifiedly

justly

antonyms : unjustly

Examples

1. Asbestos, rightly, has the reputation as one of the worst home building materials ever.

2. Initially, fans of Mac OS could rightly claim superior graphics and ease-of-use.

3. Now, in the 20th century, civil rights advocates and leaders rightly saw racial covenants as one of the biggest barriers to black stability and prosperity in the United States.

4. This story, quite rightly, caused ripples around the world.