HyperDic: rightful

English > 2 senses of the word rightful:
ADJECTIVEallrightfullegally valid
allrightful, true, lawfulhaving a legally established claim
rightful > pronunciation
Soundsray'tfahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > rightful: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninglegally valid.
Example"a rightful inheritance"
BroaderjustUsed especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
Spanishlegítimo, verdadero
Catalanlegítim, vertader
Nounsrightfulnessanything in accord / accord with principles of justice
English > rightful: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving a legally established claim.
Synonymstrue, lawful
BroaderlegitimateOf marriages and offspring
Spanishlegítimo, verdadero
Catalanlegítim, veritable
Nounsrightfulnessanything in accord / accord with principles of justice
Adverbsrightfullyby right

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