adverbformal
In a fair or justified way.
She was rightfully angry about the unfair decision.
Common phrases & grammar
rightfully angry · rightfully complain
American English
How to pronounce rightfully
adverbB2
RAITfuhlee
/ˈɹaɪt̚.fə.li/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
In a fair or justified way.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adverbformalless common
Because the law or fairness says that someone should have or own something.
The land rightfully belongs to the local community.
Common phrases & grammar
rightfully belong to · rightfully claim