Badly and Rightly

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Badly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.

Usage example: I'm afraid you performed quite badly in our last rehearsal

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Rightly is an antonym for badly.

Nearby Word: bad

Rightly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

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Badly is an antonym for rightly.

Nearby Words: right, righteous, rightful, rightist

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