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| Main Entry: | properly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | correctly |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, accurately, perfectly, rightly, suitably, well, fitly |
| Main Entry: | accordingly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an appropriate, suitable way |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, consequently, duly, equally, ergo, hence, properly, so, subsequently, suitably, then, therefore, thus, as a consequence, as a result, correspondingly, fitly, in consequence, in respect to, in that event, proportionately, respectively, resultantly, under the circumstances |
| Antonyms: | inappropriately, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | amply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fully, sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, appropriately, completely, enough, extensively, generously, greatly, lavishly, profusely, properly, richly, rightly, satisfactorily, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, well, acceptably, bountifully, capaciously, copiously, fittingly, liberally, plenteously, plentifully |
| Antonyms: | illiberal, inadequately, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | correctly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right |
| Synonyms: | accurately, justly, nicely, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, well, befittingly, decently, decorously, fitly, fittingly, to a T |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly, flawed |
| Main Entry: | justly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, candidly, correctly, duly, equally, frankly, helpfully, honestly, honorably, legally, moderately, nicely, properly, reasonably, rightfully, rightly, well, befittingly, beneficently, benevolently, benignly, charitably, decently, decorously, duteously, dutifully, equitably, evenhandedly, fitly, fittingly, impartially, lawfully, legitimately, piously, respectably, righteously, straightforwardly, temperately, tolerantly, unreservedly, uprightly, virtuously |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | true |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | honestly, accurately |
| Synonyms: | correctly, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, truthfully, on target, unerringly, veraciously, veritably |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, wrongly, dishonestly |
| Main Entry: | appropriately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | suitably |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, duly, justly, properly, aptly, fitly, fittingly, judiciously, relevantly |
| Antonyms: | badly, improperly, inappropriately, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | rightfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lawfully |
| Synonyms: | duly, fairly, honestly, justly, legally, properly, truly, befittingly, deservedly, equitably, fittingly, impartially, legitimately |
| Notes: | rightfully means by right or having a just claim; rightly means with honesty or in a correct manner |
| Main Entry: | rightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | uprightly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, appropriately, correctly, exactly, fairly, justly, legally, properly, suitably, truly, befittingly, fitly, justifiably, lawfully |
| Antonyms: | unjustifiably, unjustly, wrongly, erroneously |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adequately, agreeably, carefully, closely, competently, completely, correctly, effectively, excellently, favorably, fully, nicely, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, smoothly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, adeptly, admirably, attentively, capitally, commendably, conscientiously, efficiently, expertly, famously, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, proficiently, skillfully, soundly, with skill |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | morally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb1 |
| Definition: | in accordance with accepted standards of conduct |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, fairly, honestly, honorably, justly, properly, scrupulously, truthfully, conscientiously, decently, laudably, respectably, righteously, trustworthily, uprightly |
| Antonyms: | wrongly, dishonorably, worthlessly |
| Main Entry: | officially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb1 |
| Definition: | in an official manner |
| Synonyms: | correctly, customarily, orderly, precisely, properly, regularly, suitably, according to protocol, befittingly, ceremoniously, conventionally, fittingly, formally |
| Antonyms: | casually, informally, unceremoniously |
| Main Entry: | fairly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | justly |
| Synonyms: | honestly, honorably, objectively, properly, reasonably, deservedly, equitably, impartially, without favor, without fear |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | right |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | appropriately, suitably |
| Synonyms: | adequately, amply, properly, satisfactorily, well, acceptably, aptly, becomingly, befittingly, fittingly |
| Antonyms: | wrongly, inappropriately, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, completely, considerably, easily, entirely, extremely, far, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, wholly, becomingly, by a wide margin, effortlessly, fittingly, luxuriantly, plentifully, very much |
| Antonyms: | badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | right |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly, justly |
| Synonyms: | evenly, honestly, honorably, morally, objectively, properly, reliably, sincerely, squarely, conscientiously, decently, dispassionately, equitably, ethically, impartially, lawfully, legitimately, righteously, virtuously, without bias, without prejudice |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly, wrongly |
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