justly

justly
index fairly (impartially)

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  • Justly — Just ly, adv. [From {Just}, a.] In a just manner; in conformity to law, justice, or propriety; by right; honestly; fairly; accurately. In equal balance justly weighed. Shak. [1913 Webster] Nothing can justly be despised that can not justly be… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • justly — (adv.) early 14c., in an adjacent position, closely, from JUST (Cf. just) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meanings truthfully, honestly, in an equitable manner, with justice, fairly are from late 14c. Sense of justifiably, with good reason is from… …   Etymology dictionary

  • justly — [adv] fairly accurately, befittingly, beneficently, benevolently, benignly, candidly, charitably, correctly, decently, decorously, duly, duteously, dutifully, equally, equitably, evenhandedly, fitly, fittingly, frankly, helpfully, honestly,… …   New thesaurus

  • justly — [just′lē] adv. 1. in a just manner 2. rightly 3. deservedly …   English World dictionary

  • justly — adv. Justly is used with these adjectives: ↑celebrated, ↑famous, ↑proud Justly is used with these verbs: ↑deserve, ↑praise, ↑punish, ↑reward, ↑rule …   Collocations dictionary

  • justly — just|ly [ dʒʌstli ] adverb 1. ) used for saying that there is a good reason for something: RIGHTLY, JUSTIFIABLY: India is justly proud of her democratic institutions. 2. ) in a fair way: FAIRLY: He failed to protect his people and rule them… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • justly — [[t]ʤʌ̱stli[/t]] ADV: usu ADV adj, also ADV with v (approval) You use justly to show that you approve of someone s attitude towards something, because it seems to be based on truth or reality. → See also just Australians are justly proud of their …   English dictionary

  • justly — adverb 1) he is justly proud of his achievement Syn: justifiably, with (good) reason, legitimately, rightly, rightfully, deservedly Ant: unjustifiably 2) they were treated justly Syn: fairly …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • justly — UK [ˈdʒʌstlɪ] / US adverb 1) used for saying that there is a good reason for something India is justly proud of her democratic institutions. 2) in a fair way He failed to rule his people justly …   English dictionary

  • justly — /just lee/, adv. 1. in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners. 2. in conformity to fact or rule; accurately. 3. deservedly; as deserved. [1300 50; ME; see JUST1, LY] * * * …   Universalium

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