Rightly and Unfortunately

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

Usage example: marveling at the awesome sight, we had to agree that the Grand Canyon was rightly named

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Unfortunately is an antonym for rightly.

Nearby Words: right, righteous, rightful, rightist

Unfortunately adverb - By bad luck.

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Rightly is an antonym for unfortunately.

Nearby Word: unfortunate

He's unfortunately so good at his job that he attracts the attention of the Inquisition, rightly thinking he's a previously un-identified pskyer.

Source: Hypercompetent Sidekick / Literature

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