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I Like Watching Animated Movies

And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

- Le Petit Prince.

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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

Rightfully*

SW-User

Please Google. 😊 the word exists.

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@peaceful143: Exist, yes... Appropriate to ever use, no...

SW-User

Oh. Let me check. It's from a movie/book.
Thanks

SW-User

@MartinTheFirst: Rightly/rightfully (rightful). The first means “in a proper or correct manner, but with no presumed legal basis,” as in “They rightly decided to boycott the proceedings.” In contrast, “rightfully” means “having a right or just claim to some property or position”: “She proved that she was rightfully the owner [or “the rightful owner”] of the bank account.”
Is it?

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@peaceful143: However you can also say "They rightfully decided to boycott the proceedings" 🤔

SW-User

I don't know🤔

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@peaceful143: 👀 🐟

SW-User

It seems rightly for feelings or thinking..where as rightfully is where you prove with documents or physical evidence...isn't it?