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rightly

right·ly [ rtlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. correctly: correctly, properly, and appropriately
As you quite rightly said, we agreed to this at the last meeting.

2. understandably: with very good reason
She was furious, and quite rightly so!

3. certainly: certainly or positively ( informal )
I don't rightly know.

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