Synonyms of rightfully
4 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for rightfully is justly. Other synonyms of rightfully are accurately and fairly. The opposite of rightfully is unrightfully.
Synonyms and similar words for rightfully
adverbRightly, correctly.
- accuratelyIn an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
- truly
Opposite of rightfully
adverbIn accordance with what is right or just.
- unrightfullyIn an unrightful manner.
- wrongfullyIn a wrongful manner; unjustly.
- wrongly
adverbRightly, correctly.
- inaccuratelyIn an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
- incorrectlyIn an incorrect manner.
- falselyIn a false manner.
Meaning of rightfully
- adverb In accordance with what is right or just.
- adverb Rightly, correctly.
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Questions about synonyms of rightfully
- What is another word for rightfully?
- Rightfully has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as justly, accurately and fairly.
- What is the opposite of rightfully?
- The opposite of rightfully is unrightfully. Other antonyms of rightfully are wrongfully, falsely, incorrectly and inaccurately.
- What does rightfully mean?
- Rightfully means in accordance with what is right or just.
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