Rightly

Pronunciation: /raɪtli/

Definitions of rightly

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often answers the questions of how, when, where, or to what extent something is done. In this case, 'rightly' describes how something is done.

Example Sentences

A1 She rightly guessed the answer to the question.

A2 The teacher rightly praised the student for their hard work.

B1 The team rightly celebrated their victory after a tough match.

B2 The judge rightly ruled in favor of the plaintiff based on the evidence.

C1 The scientist's theory was rightly criticized by their peers for lack of evidence.

C2 The author's latest novel was rightly hailed as a masterpiece by critics.

Examples of rightly in a Sentence

formal The judge rightly ruled in favor of the plaintiff based on the evidence presented.

informal You rightly deserve recognition for your hard work on this project.

slang She rightly shut down the gossip with a single glare.

figurative His words rightly struck a chord with the audience, leading to a standing ovation.

Grammatical Forms of rightly

• past tense: rightly
• plural: rightlies
• comparative: more rightly
• superlative: most rightly
• present tense: rightly
• future tense: will rightly
• perfect tense: has rightly
• continuous tense: is rightly
• singular: rightly
• positive degree: rightly
• infinitive: to rightly
• gerund: rightlying
• participle: rightly

Origin and Evolution of rightly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rightly' originated from the Middle English word 'rightli', which was derived from the Old English word 'rihtlice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rightly' has retained its original meaning of 'in a correct or proper manner'. The word has been consistently used in English language literature and speech to convey the idea of correctness or justice.