rightly
gb/ɹˈaɪtli/ us/ɹˈaɪtli/
B1
Inglês
~ 4400
joggal, jogosan, méltán
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to rightly [verb]
She was rightly praised for her hard work.
Joggal dicsérték meg a kemény munkájáért.
He is rightly concerned about the safety of the building.
Joggal aggódik az épület biztonsága miatt.
The decision was rightly overturned by the higher court.
You are rightly proud of your achievements.
They were rightly criticized for their lack of preparation.
Exemplos para estudantes
She was rightly happy with her test score.
Joggal örült a dolgozatára kapott jegynek.
He is rightly worried about his sick dog.
Joggal aggódik a beteg kutyája miatt.
The teacher rightly gave him a high grade.
We are rightly proud of our team.
They were rightly angry about the mistake.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rightly' with 'right', using 'right' as an adverb in formal writing. In formal contexts, 'rightly' is preferred to mean 'in a correct or fair way'.
Significado
in a correct or fair way
Colocações
rightly so
|rightly proud
|rightly concerned
|rightly criticized
Sinônimos
justifiably (Emphasizes having a good reason for something, often in moral or logical terms.)
|
correctly (Focuses on being factually accurate rather than morally fair.)
Antônimos
wrongly (Indicates in a way that is not correct or fair.)
|
unjustly (Focuses on being unfair or morally wrong.)
Temas
ethics
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In a way that is good, fair, or true.
In a way that is morally right, fair, or factually correct.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
rightly
AFI
GB/ɹˈaɪtli/
US/ɹˈaɪtli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
rightly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rightly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: rightly
- Plural: rightlies
Família de palavras
Forms
rightlies
noun
Core family
right
adjective A1
Related words
rightness
noun
rightful
adjective
rightfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
righteous
adjective B2
righteousness
noun B2
Expressões
rightly so
1/ɹˈaɪtli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
with good reason
Used to say that something is fair or correct.
Exemplos
- She is upset, and rightly so.
- They are worried about the changes, and rightly so.