adv
justly
JUHST-lee
adv
1
In a fair or morally right way.
"The manager treated all employees justly."
2
With good reason; rightly.
"He was justly proud of his daughter's achievement."
How to Use Justly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFairly, or with good reason.
Common pairings
justly deserved
justly proud
treat someone justly
Word Forms
justlier comparative, more justly comparative, justliest superlative, most justly superlative
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Etymology
Formed from just plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.