| Main Entry: | rightfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lawfully |
Synonyms: |
befittingly, deservedly, duly, equitably, fairly, fittingly, honestly, impartially, justly, legally, legitimately, properly, truly |
| Notes: | rightfully means by right or having a just claim; rightly means with honesty or in a correct manner |
| Main Entry: | duly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accordingly, properly |
Synonyms: |
appropriately, at the proper time, befittingly, correctly, decorously, deservedly, on time, punctually, rightfully, suitably |
Antonyms: |
improperly, unduly, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | justly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly |
Synonyms: |
accurately, befittingly, beneficently, benevolently, benignly, candidly, charitably, correctly, decently, decorously, duly, duteously, dutifully, equally, equitably, evenhandedly, fitly, fittingly, frankly, helpfully, honestly, honorably, impartially, lawfully, legally, legitimately, moderately, nicely, piously, properly, reasonably, respectably, righteously, rightfully, rightly, straightforwardly, temperately, tolerantly, unreservedly, uprightly, virtuously, well |
Antonyms: |
unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | legally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in accordance with the law |
Synonyms: |
admittedly, allowably, authorized, by law, conceded, constitutionally, enforcibly, juridically, justly, lawfully, legitimately, licitly, permissibly, rightfully, warranted |
Antonyms: |
illegally, illicitly, unlawfully |