justly

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈdʒʌstli/ UK /ˈdʒʌstli/ See IPA manual

Freq #30845

Meanings

1

adv
In a fair and reasonable way.

The judge treated both sides justly throughout the trial.
2

adv
With good reason; rightfully.

She is justly proud of everything she has achieved.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in a fair and reasonable way. deservedly rightly

2 adv · with good reason; rightfully. justifiedly

Etymology

From just + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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