US /ˈdʒʌstli/ UK /ˈdʒʌstli/
adv Freq #30845

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a fair and reasonable way.

    The judge treated both sides justly throughout the trial.

  2. 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. deservedlyrightly
2 adv · with good reason; rightfully. justifiedly

Etymology

From just + -ly.

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