justly

Words with a similar base: justly

'justly'

[rightly.r.01] as in: with honesty

Examples:
he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time

'justly'

[justly.r.02] as in: in accordance with moral or social standards

Examples:
that serves him right
do right by him

Origins

					justly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── just (English)
    └── juste (English)
        └── iustus (Latin)

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