rightly

(rīt)

adverb

  1. with justice; fairly
  2. properly; suitably; fitly
  3. correctly

Origin: see right & -ly

See rightly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. In a correct manner; properly: act rightly.
  2. With honesty; justly.
  3. Informal Really: I don't rightly know.

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