justly
gb/d͡ʒˈʌstli/ us/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
B1
English
~ 3900
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
property
1
in a fair and right way
In a way that is fair and right.
Usage pattern:
to treat [someone] justly
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'justly' with 'just' meaning 'only', but 'justly' refers to fairness or moral rightness.
Synonyms
fairly (A more common and general term for acting without bias.)
Antonyms
unfairly (Describes actions done without fairness or justice.)
Collocations
treat justly
|act justly
|justly deserved
|justly proud
|justly famous
Themes
ethics
|law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She was justly praised for her hard work.
- The law must be applied justly to all citizens.
- 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.
- He was justly happy with the result.
- She was justly proud of her work.
- The rules must be used justly.
adverb
B2
property
2
with good reason
For a good and fair reason; deservedly.
Usage pattern:
to be justly [adjective]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'justly' here means 'exactly', but it means 'for a good reason'.
Synonyms
rightfully (Emphasizes that something is correct or deserved according to rules or morals.)
Antonyms
wrongfully (Describes something done without right or proper reason.)
Collocations
justly proud
|justly famous
|justly accused
Themes
emotions
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She was justly proud of her success.
- The city is justly famous for its historic buildings.
- 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.
- The town is justly famous for its food.
- She was justly given an award.
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.