rightful
adjectiveHow many syllables in rightful?
There are 2 syllables in the word rightful.Divide rightful into syllables:
right · ful
How to pronounce rightful:
Definition of rightful:
- rightful (adjective):
- legally valid.
- just, equitable
- held by virtue of a legal or just claim
Synonyms for rightful:
appropriate
authorized
bona fide
competent
condign
de jure
deserved
due
fair
just
justified
lawful
legal
legitimate
merited
proper
real
right
suitable
true
valid
warranted
Antonyms for rightful:
against the law
arbitrary
back-alley
banned
barred
baseless
black-market
bootleg
capricious
contraband
corrupt
criminal
disallowed
excessive
faulty
felonious
forbidden
gratuitous
groundless
ill-founded
illegal
illegitimate
illicit
illogical
immoral
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