Rightful

Synonyms of rightful

• correct
• legitimate
• lawful
• just
• proper

Antonyms of rightful

• illegitimate
• unlawful
• improper
• wrongful
• unjust

Collocations of rightful

rightful owner

Frequency: 80 %

The painting was returned to its rightful owner.

rightful place

Frequency: 75 %

After years of searching, she finally found her rightful place in the world.

rightful heir

Frequency: 70 %

The throne belongs to the rightful heir.

rightful claim

Frequency: 65 %

He had a rightful claim to the inheritance.

rightful ruler

Frequency: 60 %

The people rejoiced when the rightful ruler returned to power.

Idiomatic Expressions for rightful

• Phrase: rightful owner
  Meaning: the person who has legal or moral claim to possession of something
  Usage: After years of legal battles, the painting was returned to its rightful owner.