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Morally good, justified, or acceptable
“They are confronted with the choice between what is morally right and hypocrisy justified in the name of pragmatism.”
In accordance with the truth, facts or standards
“Looking back I suppose it was quite comical, we must have looked like a right old married couple.”
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
“You have come at just the right moment.”
True or correct as a fact
“He won a million dollars after giving the right answer to the final question in the game show.”
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
“The politician was very skilled and said all the right things at the right time.”
Best or most appropriate for a particular situation
“The widow, who was 56 at the time, had been on plenty of dates but she still hadn't met the right man.”
In good health
“I'm not feeling right. I think I need a nap.”
Able to think clearly
“He is clearly not quite right in the head.”
Conservative politically
“He sprouted talking points that were mostly right politically.”
Placed or located to the right side
“Grab the right lever and pull it.”
(archaic) Continuing in the same direction or course
“The map consisted of a grid with right lines.”
Having a valid reason
Polite and well-behaved in behavior
Conclusive or definitive
Necessary or intended
Used to emphasize the extent of something unpleasant or bad
Suitable in the most ideal or precise manner
To be correct about, or justified in, what one says, thinks or has done
Always successful, not likely to fail
Of or relating to language
Exactly as stated or indicated
“The candle had burned right down.”
Marked by moral or proper behavior
“My conscience is clear because I did everything right.”
Good or favorable in nature
“Not to worry. Things will turn out right in the end.”
In a prompt manner
“Don't go anywhere. I'll be right back.”
In a correct manner
“Am I doing this right? Please tell me if I need to correct myself.”
In the appropriate manner
“My manager always checks my work to make sure that I've done everything right.”
Exactly or precisely
“The funnel stands upright from the superstructure, with a pair of ventilators right behind it.”
(dialectal) To a very large or great degree
“That was a right silly thing to say at that moment!”
In keeping with the requirements of morality or justice
“In ancient times, people had access to a type of limited righteousness if they behaved right.”
(right on) In a straight line
“Keep going right on until you reach the intersection.”
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
“The educated have the right to vote, but they don't exercise it.”
That which is morally correct, just, or honorable
“At times, we need to be stern and to teach them right from wrong.”
(usually with negative) A right or privilege based on one's status
A person who strongly opposes change to established traditions
The official power to make legal decisions and judgements
Legal charge, claim, or encumbrance on property
The quality of being real or authentic
The right to vote in political elections
The right-hand side of a ship when facing forward
A claim that a circumstance exempts one from blame or obligation
The right or ability to choose
An arrangement, usually official or formal, about action to be taken
A need or reason to do or be something
A stake or involvement in an undertaking or venture
To restore to a normal or correct state
“Ralph was hopeful that his explanation and apology would be enough to right the wrongdoings of his past.”
To restore to a normal or upright position
“It fell back down to the ground and immediately began to right itself again.”
To neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite and equal force
To move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
To arrange or set in some sort of order
Used in the expression of concurrence or agreement
Used as an affirmation
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