Justly

/ˈdʒʌstli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a just or fair manner; rightfully..

Definitions by Sense

1. In a just or fair manner; rightfully.
2. With a just or fair use of language; with good reason, properly.
3. (obsolete) With great precision; accurately, exactly.

Example Sentences

His valor, wisdom, and justice made him justly popular, but caused him to be regarded with suspicion at Rome.

Mention must be made of the Valdres Folk Museum, situated just outside the town—one of those fascinating open-air museums for which Scandinavia is justly famed, to which have been transplanted a number of ancient buildings, such as farmhouses and storehouses, full of appropriate furniture, costumes and other exhibits.

But the city on the River Clyde can justly claim to have turned the tide.

It is a pleasant imagination to conceive a spirit iustly ballanced betweene two equall desires.

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• justlier
• more justly
• justliest
• most justly

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