Synonyms of correctly
45 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for correctly is precisely. Other synonyms of correctly are rightly, morally, modestly, right and decently. The opposite of correctly is incorrectly.
Synonyms and similar words for correctly
adverbIn a correct manner.
- accuratelyIn an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
- exactly
- preciselyIn a precise manner; exactly.
- dead-nutsPrecisely, exactly, completely.
- definitely
- directly
- for sureDefinitely, positively, without a doubt.
- exactExactly.
- fully
- incisivelyIn an incisive manner.
- just
- on target
- on the buttonExactly, precisely.
- on the dotExactly; precisely, especially of a time of day.
- on the moneyIn the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.
- on the nose
- perfectly
- plumpDirectly; suddenly; perpendicularly.
- plunk informalDirectly, exactly, precisely.
- rightIn a correct or proper manner.
- sharp
- slapExactly, precisely.
- slap bangExactly, precisely.
- squarely
- decentlyIn a decent manner.
- morallyIn keeping of requirements of morality.
- rightlyIn a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
- becominglyIn a becoming manner.
- chastelyIn a chaste manner. (either specifically virginal, or in a modest, unsexy and unrisqué manner).
- continentlyIn a continent, chaste, moderate manner.
- decorouslyIn a decorous manner.
- deservinglyIn a deserving manner.
- dutifullyWith a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner.
- duteouslyIn a duteous manner.
- meritoriouslyIn a meritorious manner.
- modestlyIn a modest manner; with humility.
- noblyIn a noble manner.
- right-mindedlyIn a right-minded manner; sanely or virtuously.
- righteouslyIn a righteous manner.
- virtuouslyIn a virtuous manner.
- worthilyIn a worthy manner.
- even archaic
- jump obsoleteExactly; precisely.
- on the mark datedPrecisely accurate; correct or appropriate.
- punctually archaic
Opposite of correctly
adverbIn a correct manner.
- incorrectlyIn an incorrect manner.
Meaning of correctly
- adverb In a correct manner.
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