Another word for right
right
modif.
Correct
Just
lawful, legitimate, honest, ethical; see fair 1, moral 1, upright 2.
Suitable
apt, proper, appropriate; see fit 1, 2.
Sane
reasonable, rational, sound, wise, normal, discerning, discreet, enlightened, circumspect, penetrating, judicious, far-sighted; see also sane 1, 2.
Antonyms insane*, unreasonable, unsound.
Justly
fairly, evenly, equitably, honestly, decently, sincerely, legitimately, lawfully, conscientiously, squarely, impartially, objectively, reliably, dispassionately, without bias, without prejudice; see also justly 1.
Straight
directly, undeviatingly, immediately; see direct 1.
Opposite to left
right-hand, dextral, dexter, righthanded, clockwise, on the right, starboard.
Antonyms left*, sinistral, counterclockwise.
Designating the side intended for show
outward, outer, top, finished, decorated, ornamented, trimmed, best, in good condition, unworn, best-looking, clean.
Antonyms inner*, bottom, unfinished.
right
n.
A privilege
prerogative, power, license, immunity, exemption, benefit, advantage, favor, franchise, claim, title, preference, priority, perquisite, freedom, liberty, natural expectation; see also freedom 1, 2.
That which is right or just
goodness, justice, morality, equity; see fairness, fitness 1, honesty 1, virtue 1.
The conservative element
right wing, conservatives, reactionaries, traditionalists, Old Guard, Republicans, Republican Party, Tories.
Antonyms left, left wing, liberals.
The part opposite the left
right hand, dexter, right side, strong side, starboard, recto.
properly, justly, in fairness; see rightfully, rightly.
individually, acting as one's own agent, by one's own authority; see independently.
right
v.
To make upright
set up, set upright, put up, straighten, make straight, bring around, turn up, turn right side up, put in place, balance; see also straighten, turn 2.
Antonyms upset*, turn upside down, capsize.
To repair an injustice
adjust, correct, repair, restore, vindicate, do justice, make amends, recompense, remedy, rectify, redress, avenge, mend, amend, set right; see also remedy, repair, revenge.
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Another word for right
In accordance with principles of right or good conduct:
ethical, moral, principled, proper, righteous, rightful, right-minded, virtuous. See rightConsistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances:
appropriate, deserved, due, fit1, fitting, just, merited, proper, rightful, suitable. See rightConforming to fact:
accurate, correct, exact, faithful, precise, rigorous, true, veracious, veridical. See correct, honest, real, trueHaving no errors:
accurate, correct, errorless, exact, precise, rigorous. See correct, trueConforming to accepted standards:
becoming, befitting, comely, comme il faut, correct, decent, decorous, de rigueur, nice, proper, respectable, seemly. See courtesySuitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place:
appropriate, apt, becoming, befitting, correct, felicitous, fit1, fitting, happy, meet2, proper, tailor-made. See rightHaving good health:
fit1, hale, healthful, healthy, hearty, sound2, well2, whole, wholesome. Idioms: fit as a fiddle, hale and hearty, in fine fettle. See healthStrongly favoring retention of the existing order:
conservative, orthodox, rightist, right-wing, Tory, traditionalist, traditionalistic. See keep
A privilege granted a person, as by virtue of birth:
appanage, birthright, perquisite, prerogative. (Law) droit. See ownedConferred power:
authority, faculty, mandate. (Law) competence, competency. See ability
In a direct line:
dead, direct, directly, due, straight, straightaway. See straightWith precision or absolute conformity:
bang, dead, direct, directly, exactly, fair, flush, just, precisely, smack1, square, squarely, straight. (Slang) smack-dab. See precise
To restore to or place in an upright or proper position:
stand (up). See horizontalTo restore to proper condition or functioning:
doctor, fix, fix up, mend, overhaul, patch, repair1, revamp. Idiom: set right. See helpTo make right what is wrong:
amend, correct, emend, mend, rectify, redress, reform, remedy. See correct
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