adj
justified
JUHS-tih-fyd
adj
1
Having a good reason; shown to be right or reasonable.
"Given the circumstances, her frustration was completely justified."
2
Of text, aligned so that both the left and right edges of each line are straight.
"The report's paragraphs are fully justified, giving it a neat, printed look."
How to Use Justified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReasonable and defensible, or, for text, evenly aligned on both edges.
Word Forms
more justified comparative, most justified superlative
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