right
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in a correct or accurate way
- If I recall rightly, the meeting starts at 10:30, not 11.
- He rightly assumed she wouldn't be interested in the offer.
- You rightly guessed that the train had already left.
- The author was, rightly, credited with coining the term.
- She rightly pointed out the contradiction in his argument.
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with justification; for a valid or understandable reason
- He was rightly praised for his contribution to the project.
- The monument is rightly regarded as a national treasure.
- The team was rightly disappointed after the unfair ruling.
- She was rightly skeptical of his sudden generosity.
- The book was rightly shortlisted for the award.
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