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justly

UK/ˈdʒʌstli/ US/ˈdʒʌstli/ uncommon obsolete

adverb

1.

with honesty

  • “he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time”
Antonyms
2.

in accordance with moral or social standards

  • “that serves him right”
  • “do right by him”
Synonyms

Origin

From just + -ly.

Related words

Pertaining to

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