English word

Right

Definitions

adjective

  1. righteous, upright
  2. located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side
  3. located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified
  4. located on the right when facing downstream
  5. done with the right hand
  6. having the axis perpendicular to the base
  7. of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object
  8. acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact
  9. being in good physical or mental health or order
  10. being in a correct or proper state
  11. most favorable or desired : preferable
  12. socially acceptablealso
  13. being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper
  14. of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right (see right entry 2 sense 7a) in politics
  15. conforming to facts or truth : correct
  16. leading in the proper direction or toward a desired objective
  17. suitable, appropriate
  18. straight
  19. genuine, real
  20. of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located
  21. located nearer to the right hand than to the left

Synonyms for right

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Synonyms by context

Morally good, justified, or acceptable

adjective

In accordance with the truth, facts or standards

adjective

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose

adjective

Exactly as stated or indicated

adverb

  • absolutely
  • altogether
  • completely
  • entirely
  • totally
  • quite
  • thoroughly
  • utterly
  • wholly
  • fully

Marked by moral or proper behavior

adverb

  • morally
  • properly
  • ethically
  • fairly
  • honestly
  • justly
  • equitably
  • impartially
  • fittingly
  • honourably

Good or favorable in nature

adverb

  • well
  • favourably
  • advantageously
  • beneficially
  • fortunately
  • happily
  • luckily
  • profitably
  • providentially
  • conveniently

A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

noun

  • prerogative
  • authority
  • liberty
  • power
  • birthright
  • claim
  • due
  • freedom
  • privilege
  • entitlement

That which is morally correct, just, or honorable

noun

  • equity
  • justice
  • virtue
  • goodness
  • integrity
  • righteousness
  • truth
  • fairness
  • honour
  • morality

Antonyms for right

Opposite of morally good, justified, or acceptable

  • wrong
  • dishonest
  • immoral
  • unethical
  • unjust
  • indecent
  • bad
  • dishonourable
  • dishonorable
  • unrighteous

Opposite of in accordance with the truth, facts or standards

  • false
  • untrue
  • erroneous
  • inaccurate
  • inexact
  • untruthful
  • fake
  • incorrect
  • unreliable

Opposite of of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose

Opposite of exactly as stated or indicated

  • partially
  • partly
  • fractionally
  • halfway
  • incompletely
  • slightly
  • half
  • partway
  • somewhat
  • part

Opposite of marked by moral or proper behavior

  • unethically
  • immorally
  • unjustly
  • unrighteously
  • dishonestly
  • unscrupulously
  • badly
  • corruptly
  • improperly
  • unconscionably

Opposite of good or favorable in nature

  • unfavorably
  • unfavourably
  • negatively
  • adversely
  • poorly
  • untowardly
  • for the worse

Opposite of a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

  • prohibition
  • ban
  • embargo
  • moratorium
  • outlawing
  • prevention
  • prohibiting
  • banning
  • barring
  • disallowance

Opposite of that which is morally correct, just, or honorable

  • injustice
  • evil
  • wickedness
  • maleficence
  • malevolence
  • wrongdoing
  • badness
  • corruption

Phrases

  • above board
  • above reproach
  • above suspicion
  • according to the rules
  • all heart
  • all right
  • always there
  • as good as one's word
  • as pure as the driven snow
  • at peace
  • babe in woods
  • batting a thousand
  • beyond criticism
  • beyond question
  • beyond reproach
  • beyond suspicion
  • boy scout
  • down home
  • fair and square
  • fair shake