Rightly vs Duly - What's the difference?
rightly | duly |
Aright, in a right manner, correctly, justifiably.
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Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will rightly be aggrieved by those two decisions.}} In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.
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Regularly; at the proper time.
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As adverbs the difference between rightly and duly
is that rightly is aright, in a right manner, correctly, justifiably while duly is in a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.rightly
English
Adverb
(en-adv)An Encyclopaedia of Practical Recipes and Processes, publisher=The Success Company, page=21 , passage=If rightly used, it will save a great deal of money in every household.}}
citation, passage=Mother very rightly resented the slightest hint of condescension. She considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom,
Wolverhampton 1-2 Newcastle, passage=Steven Fletcher headed in for Wolves late on, who were denied a penalty and what appeared to be a legitimate equaliser in stoppage time.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will rightly be aggrieved by those two decisions.}}
duly
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Adverb
(en adverb)- The citizen's concern was duly noted in the meeting minutes.
citation, page= , passage=Walcott's display deserved a goal and it duly arrived after 55 minutes. As he had done throughout, the forward ran straight at Chelsea's defence, riding two challenges and even falling before firing an emphatic shot past Cech.}}
citation, passage=The inquest on keeper Davidson was duly held, and at the commencement seemed likely to cause Tony Palliser less anxiety than he had expected.}}