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Synonyms of right

38 similar words · 14 opposite words

Another word for right is right-hand. Other synonyms of right are just, dexter, correct, dextral and starboard. The opposite of right is left.

Synonyms and similar words for right

adjectiveDesignating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side...

  • right-handOf, relating to, or located on the right.
  • dexterRight; on the right-hand side. (In heraldry, specifically the bearer's right, which is the viewer's left.).
  • dextralOf or pertaining to the right side.
  • starboardThe righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to...

adjectiveComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection...

  • correctFree from error; true; accurate.
  • justFactually right, correct; factual.

adjectivePertaining to the political right; conservative.

  • right-wingOf a view, group, or ideology: emphasizing conservatism, traditional values, free-market capitalism, and limited...
  • conservative

adjectiveAll right; not requiring assistance.

adverbOn the right side.

adverbTowards the right side.

adverbExactly, precisely.

adverbImmediately, directly.

adverbAccording to fact or truth; actually; truly; really.

adverbIn a correct or proper manner.

interjectionYes, that is correct; I agree.

  • alright
  • right onAn expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.
  • damn rightExpresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.
  • damn straightWithout doubt, certainly, for sure.
  • that's rightSynonym of right, indicating confirmation.

interjectionI have listened to what you just said and I acknowledge your assertion or opinion, regardless of...

interjectionSignpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.

interjectionUsed to check listener engagement and (especially) agreement at the end of an utterance or each...

nounThe right side or direction.

  • 3 o'clock

nounThe outward or most finished surface, as of a coin, piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.

  • right sideUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see right, side.

adverbMore synonyms

  • preciselyIn a precise manner; exactly.
  • smack-dabExactly in a place, especially the middle; directly; precisely; dead-center.
  • in truthTruthfully, to tell the truth, in fact.

adverbVery, extremely.

Opposite of right

adjectiveDesignating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side...

  • leftDesignating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is...
  • left-hand
  • sinisterOn the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
  • sinistral

adjectiveComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection...

adjectivePertaining to the political right; conservative.

  • left-wingOf political ideologies: favoring political, social, and economic equality.
  • liberal

adjectiveStraight, not bent.

nounAntonym(s) of “legal or moral entitlement”.

Meaning of right

  1. adjective Designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side on which the heart is not located in most humans. This arrow points to the reader's right: →.
  2. adjective Clockwise, particularly when describing a change in direction or orientation.
  3. adjective Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.

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Questions about synonyms of right

What is another word for right?
Right has 38 synonyms on Word.ws, such as right-hand, just, dexter, correct, dextral, starboard and OK.
What is the opposite of right?
The opposite of right is left. Other antonyms of right are unjust, wrong and left-hand.
What does right mean?
Right means designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side on which the heart is not located in most humans. This arrow points to the reader's right: →.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: right (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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