justly

Word parts

just + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒʌstli/

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Adverb

Positive justly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. To do something justly is to do it in a way that is fair, that shows justice; it means acting as if everyone is equal.
   • Synonym: fairly
   • Antonyms: unfairly and unjustly

   She justly said no, she would not stand on a stage with someone who was saying bad things about another person.

   He justly put the toy away for the rest of the day after the children were fighting about it.