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- [rahyt-fuh l]
- /ˈraɪt fəl/
- /ˈraɪt.fəl/
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- [rahyt-fuh l]
- /ˈraɪt fəl/
Definitions of rightfully word
- adjective rightfully having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm. 1
- adjective rightfully belonging or held by a valid or just claim: one's rightful property. 1
- adjective rightfully equitable or just, as actions or a cause. 1
- adjective rightfully proper; appropriate; fitting. 1
- adverb rightfully lawfully, legitimately 1
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Origin of rightfully
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English; late Old English rihtful; see right (noun), -ful
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Parts of speech for Rightfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rightfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rightfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rightfully
adv rightfully
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- benignly — having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.
- charitably — generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
adverb rightfully
- allowably — In an allowable manner.
- duteously — In a duteous manner.
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- evenhandedly — In an evenhanded manner.
- juridically — of or relating to the administration of justice.
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