rightful

CEFRB2

/ˈɹaɪtfəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Deserved or legally belonging to a particular person.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    By right; by law.

Examples

  • I was robbed of my rightful share.

  • These items must be returned to their rightful owner.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.ᵂ

  • rightful heir

  • rightful owner

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.