English Explanatory Dictionary

rightful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. By right; by law.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪtfəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rightful.wav

Word forms

rightful

Etymology

From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.

Synonyms

legitimate true de jure legal acceptable allowable legit leveful licit permissible rightful rulable valid lawful

Antonyms

unrightful wrongful

Related words

right -ful

Derived words

rightfully rightfulness
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