rightful[adjective]Synonyms: lawful, due, just, legal, legitimate, proper, real, true, valid
Antonyms: unrightful
Related Words: equitable,
fair,
impartial [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
right‧ful /ˈraɪtf
əl/
adjective [only before noun] [
Word Family: adverb:
right,
rightly,
rightfully, righeously, righteousness;
noun:
right,
rightness, rights,
righteousness;
adjective:
right,
righteous,
rightful;
verb:
right]
formal according to what is correct or what should be done legally or morally:
George sat at the head of the table, in his rightful place as their leader. I’ll return the money to its rightful owner. the rightful heir to the throne—rightfully adverb:
I’m only claiming what is rightfully mine. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲