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fitly
[fit-lee] 
| Main Entry: |
accordingly
[uh-kawr-ding-lee]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an appropriate, suitable way |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, as a consequence, as a result, consequently, correspondingly, duly, equally, ergo, fitly, hence, in consequence, in respect to, in that event, properly, proportionately, respectively, resultantly, so, subsequently, suitably, then, therefore, thus, under the circumstances |
| Antonyms: | inappropriately, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | justly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, befittingly, beneficently, benevolently, benignly, candidly, charitably, correctly, decently, decorously, duly, duteously, dutifully, equally, equitably, evenhandedly, fitly, fittingly, frankly, helpfully, honestly, honorably, impartially, lawfully, legally, legitimately, moderately, nicely, piously, properly, reasonably, respectably, righteously, rightfully, rightly, straightforwardly, temperately, tolerantly, unreservedly, uprightly, virtuously, well |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | perfectly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without flaw |
| Synonyms: | admirably, correctly, excellently, exquisitely, faultlessly, fitly, flawlessly, ideally, impeccably, superbly, superlatively, supremely, to perfection, wonderfully |
| Antonyms: | flawed, imperfectly |
| Main Entry: | appropriately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | suitably |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, aptly, duly, fitly, fittingly, judiciously, justly, properly, relevantly |
| Antonyms: | badly, improperly, inappropriately, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | gracefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lithely |
| Synonyms: | adroitly, agilely, artistically, beautifully, charmingly, daintily, delicately, delightfully, dexterously, easily, elegantly, exquisitely, felicitously, fitly, graciously, handsomely, harmoniously, neatly, nimbly, pleasingly, rhythmically, skillfully, smoothly, sprucely, symmetrically, tastefully, trimly |
| Antonyms: | awkwardly, gracelessly, grotesquely, insipidly |
| Main Entry: | properly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | correctly |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, accurately, fitly, perfectly, rightly, suitably, well |
| Main Entry: | rightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | uprightly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, appropriately, befittingly, correctly, exactly, fairly, fitly, justifiably, justly, lawfully, legally, properly, suitably, truly |
| Notes: | rightfully means by right or having a just claim; rightly means with honesty or in a correct manner |
| Antonyms: | erroneously, unjustifiably, unjustly, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | suitably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | well |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, appropriately, fitly, fittingly, pleasantly |
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