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JUHST-lee
Justly (adv) means In a fair or morally right way. Example: “The manager treated all employees justly.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- justlier, more justly
- Superlative
- justliest, most justly
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Etymology
Formed from just plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “justly” mean?
The word “justly” means in a fair or morally right way. In plain terms, fairly, or with good reason.
How do you pronounce “justly”?
“Justly” is pronounced JUHST-lee (/ˈdʒʌstli/ in IPA).
How do you use “justly” in a sentence?
Here is “justly” used in a sentence: “The manager treated all employees justly.”
What part of speech is “justly”?
“Justly” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “justly” have?
“Justly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a fair or morally right way.
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