Just Right

Pronunciation: /dʒʌst raɪt/

Definitions of just right

adjective describing something as being perfect or exactly as it should be

Example Sentences

A1 The temperature of the soup was just right for me.

A2 The size of the shirt was just right, not too big or too small.

B1 The amount of sugar in the coffee was just right, not too sweet.

B2 The level of difficulty in the exam was just right for most students.

C1 The balance of flavors in the dish was just right, it was perfectly seasoned.

C2 The timing of the presentation was just right, it kept the audience engaged throughout.

Examples of just right in a Sentence

formal The measurements of the new building were just right for the space available.

informal I think this dress fits just right, don't you?

slang The pizza was cooked just right, not too crispy or too soggy.

figurative Her timing for the joke was just right, everyone burst out laughing at the perfect moment.

Grammatical Forms of just right

• past tense: was just right
• plural: just rights
• comparative: more just right
• superlative: most just right
• present tense: is just right
• future tense: will be just right
• perfect tense: has been just right
• continuous tense: is being just right
• singular: just right
• positive degree: just right
• infinitive: to be just right
• gerund: being just right
• participle: just righted

Origin and Evolution of just right

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'just right' originated from Middle English, where 'just' meant 'exactly' or 'precisely' and 'right' meant 'correct' or 'appropriate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'just right' has come to mean 'perfect' or 'ideal' in modern English usage.