justly
gb/d͡ʒˈʌstli/ us/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
B1
English
~ 3900
igazságosan, jogosan, méltányosan, méltán, joggal
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to treat [someone] justly
She was justly praised for her hard work.
Jogosan dicsérték meg a kemény munkájáért.
The law must be applied justly to all citizens.
A törvényt minden állampolgárra igazságosan kell alkalmazni.
He felt he had been justly punished for his mistake.
The judge ruled justly, considering all the evidence.
They were justly proud of their achievements.
Learner examples
The teacher treated all students justly.
A tanár igazságosan bánt minden diákkal.
He was justly happy with the result.
Jogosan volt elégedett az eredménnyel.
She was justly proud of her work.
The rules must be used justly.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'justly' with 'just' meaning 'only', but 'justly' refers to fairness or moral rightness.
Meaning
in a fair and right way
Collocations
treat justly
|act justly
|justly deserved
|justly proud
|justly famous
Synonyms
fairly (A more common and general term for acting without bias.)
Antonyms
unfairly (Describes actions done without fairness or justice.)
Themes
ethics
|law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is fair and right.
In a manner that is fair, reasonable, and morally right.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to be justly [adjective]
She was justly proud of her success.
Méltán volt büszke a sikerére.
The city is justly famous for its historic buildings.
A város méltán híres történelmi épületeiről.
He was justly accused of cheating after the evidence was found.
They are justly regarded as leaders in their field.
Learner examples
He is justly proud of his son.
Méltán büszke a fiára.
The town is justly famous for its food.
A település méltán híres az ételeiről.
She was justly given an award.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'justly' here means 'exactly', but it means 'for a good reason'.
Meaning
with good reason
Collocations
justly proud
|justly famous
|justly accused
Synonyms
rightfully (Emphasizes that something is correct or deserved according to rules or morals.)
Antonyms
wrongfully (Describes something done without right or proper reason.)
Themes
emotions
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
For a good and fair reason; deservedly.
For a reason that is right or reasonable; deservedly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
justly
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
US/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
Syllables & stress
justly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (justly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: justly
- Plural: justlies
Word family
Expressions
justly so
1/d͡ʒˈʌstli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
deserved and reasonable result
Used to say that something is deserved or right.
Examples
- He was promoted, and justly so, after years of hard work.
- She is admired by her peers, and justly so.