Obviously and Rightly

Obviously

Obviously adverb - Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly').

Rightly and obviously are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rightly" instead an adverb "Obviously".

Nearby Words: obvious, obviousness

Rightly

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

Obviously and rightly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obviously" instead an adverb "Rightly".

Nearby Words: right, righteous, rightful, rightist

Both words in one sentence

  • Mouthful of Pi This is obviously impossible (pi is an irrational number that has no end) and he's only saying it to screw with Dirk, as Dirk rightly points out.
  • Obviously, this is usually a pretty low thing to do, and in Real Life wars, may (rightly) be considered a war crime, especially if the craft in question was a civilian craft.
  • Save the Princess At the end of the game, Ashley offers him a lot more than just a Smooch of Victory, but given he's part of the secret service in that game, that would obviously not have been a good idea, and he rightly turns her down.
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