adv. [ AS. richtlice. ] 1. Straightly; directly; in front. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. According to justice; according to the divine will or moral rectitude; uprightly; as, duty rightly performed. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Properly; fitly; suitably; appropriately. [ 1913 Webster ] Eve rightly called, Mother of all mankind. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. According to truth or fact; correctly; not erroneously; exactly. “I can not rightly say.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Thou didst not rightly see. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] |