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justly

2 syllables
adverb
Quick answer

As an adverb, justly means in a just or fair manner.

Meanings of justly

4 meanings

adverb

  1. In a just or fair manner; rightfully.

  2. With a just or fair use of language; with good reason, properly.

  3. In accordance with moral or social standards

    “that serves him right”

    “do right by him”

    Similar: right
Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. obsoleteWith great precision; accurately, exactly.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

adverb: with honesty
rightlyjustifiedly
adverb: in accordance with moral or social standards
right
Oppositesunjustly

Words that rhyme with justly

unjustlyrobustly

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