Synonyms of rightly
28 similar words
Another word for rightly is properly. Other synonyms of rightly are consistently, correctly, accordingly, appropriately and duly.
Synonyms and similar words for rightly
adverbIn a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
- correctlyIn a correct manner.
- properlyIn a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably.
- accordantlyIn accordance or agreement; agreeably; conformably.
- accordinglyAgreeably; correspondingly; suitably.
- agreeablyIn accordance.
- appropriatelyIn an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.
- becominglyIn a becoming manner.
- compliantlyIn a compliant manner.
- conformablyWith or in conformity; suitably; agreeably.
- consistentlyIn a consistent manner.
- dulyIn a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly.
- fitlyIn a fit manner.
- suitablyIn a suitable manner; with propriety.
- chastelyIn a chaste manner. (either specifically virginal, or in a modest, unsexy and unrisqué manner).
- continentlyIn a continent, chaste, moderate manner.
- decentlyIn a decent 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.
- morallyIn keeping of requirements of morality.
- 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.
Meaning of rightly
- adverb In a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
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Questions about synonyms of rightly
- What is another word for rightly?
- Rightly has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as properly, consistently, correctly, accordingly, appropriately, duly, suitably and morally.
- What does rightly mean?
- Rightly means in a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: rightly (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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