rightly

Definition of Rightly in English :

1. justifiedly, justly, rightly

with honesty

Example Sentences:
'he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Rightly

adverb

1.

in accordance with the facts; correctly

2.

in accordance with principles of justice or morality

3.

with good reason; justifiably

he was rightly annoyed with her

4.

properly or suitably; appropriately

rightly dressed for a wedding

5. (used with a negative) informal

with certainty; positively or precisely (usually in the phrases I don't rightly know, I can't rightly say)

adverb

1.

with justice; fairly

2.

properly; suitably; fitly

3.

correctly

adv.

1. In a correct manner; properly: act rightly.

2. With honesty; justly.

3. Informal Really: I don't rightly know.