Rightly

Pronunciation

Full definition of rightly

Adverb

1. Aright, in a right manner, correctly, justifiably.
   She was quite rightly disappointed in not being promoted.
• 1909, Sidney Morse, An Encyclopaedia of Practical Recipes and Processes, If rightly used, it will save a great deal of money in every household.
• 1922, Ben Travers, A Cuckoo in the Nest Chapter 2, Mother very rightly resented the slightest hint of condescension. She considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom,....
• 2011, October 1, Saj Chowdhury, Wolverhampton 1-2 Newcastle, Steven Fletcher headed in for Wolves late on, who were denied a penalty and what appeared to be a legitimate equaliser in stoppage time.
  Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will rightly be aggrieved by those two decisions.