Etymology dictionary. 2014.
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 — index fairly (impartially) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law 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
