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Rightfully vs. Rightly

Rightfully

/ˈraɪtfəli/
In a way that is according to what is morally correct or fair.

Examples:

He rightfully deserved the award for his efforts.The crown was rightfully his by birthright.She was rightfully proud of her achievements.

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Rightly

/ˈraɪtli/
In a manner that is correct or fair

Examples:

She was rightly praised for her efforts.The decision was rightly questioned by analysts.Rightly so, the rule was changed to improve safety.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Rightfully is about having a legitimate claim or just basis to something, it's more authoritative.
  • Rightly pertains to being correct or in accordance with truth or fact.
  • Think of Rightfully in legal or ownership terms, like someone rightfully inheriting a position.
  • Use Rightly when you mean correct conduct or perception, like someone rightly predicting an event.
  • Associate Rightfully with deserved or entitled actions; Rightly with correctness.
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