CORRECTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CORRECTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “correctly”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “correctly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Correctly” are: aright, right, accurately, rightly, faithfully, precisely, exactly, faultlessly, flawlessly, perfectly, properly, decently, suitably, fittingly, appropriately, aptly

Correctly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Correctly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “correctly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In an accurate manner.
• In a way that is socially acceptable; properly.
• In a way that is true, factual or appropriate; accurately.

Synonyms of "Correctly" as an adverb (16 Words)

accurately	Strictly correctly. We are simply unable to predict long term trends accurately.
appropriately	In an appropriate manner. Volunteers need to be approachable calm and able to respond appropriately.
aptly	In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. America s aptly named Sunshine State.
aright	Correctly; properly. I wondered if I d heard aright.
decently	To a fair and appropriate degree; fittingly. Parents can teach their children how to behave decently.
exactly	Indicating exactness or preciseness. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do.
faithfully	In a faithful manner. He swore that he would serve the king faithfully.
faultlessly	Without a fault; in a faultless manner.
fittingly	In a way that is suitable or appropriate under the circumstances. Perhaps fittingly Scotland has its share of outdoor clothing firms.
flawlessly	In a manner free from imperfections or defects; perfectly. The gymnast landed flawlessly.
perfectly	Used for emphasis, especially in order to assert something that has been challenged or doubted. The ring fitted perfectly.
precisely	In exact terms; without vagueness. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do.
properly	Appropriately for the circumstances; suitably or respectably. Ensuring the work is carried out properly.
right	In the right manner. I ll be right back.
rightly	With good reason. If I remember rightly she never gives interviews.
suitably	To a degree that is expected or appropriate in the circumstances. I looked suitably horrified.

Usage Examples of "Correctly" as an adverb

• The flower had been correctly depicted by his son.
• She correctly answered eight questions.
• She had acted correctly.

Associations of "Correctly" (30 Words)

accurate	Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. A player who can deliver long accurate passes to the wingers.
accurately	In a way that is correct in all details; exactly. Every single vote was accurately counted.
conspicuously	In a way that attracts notice or attention. One important voice has been conspicuously absent.
correct	Socially right or correct. The stock market corrected.
defined	Having a definite outline or specification; precisely marked or stated. Hills defined against the evening sky.
distinct	Constituting a separate entity or part. A distinct smell of nicotine.
distinctly	To a distinct degree. He looked distinctly uncomfortable.
exact	Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. The exact details were still being worked out.
exactitude	The quality of being precise or accurate. It is not possible to say with any scientific exactitude what a dream means.
exactly	Used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent.
justly	In a way that is well founded; justifiably. We can justly be proud of our achievements.
justness	Conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety. It was performed with justness and beauty.
literally	Used for emphasis while not being literally true. I was literally blown away by the response I got.
marked	Strongly marked easily noticeable. A marked man.
obviously	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. The answer is obviously wrong.
pinpoint	Locate exactly. It is difficult to pinpoint the source of his life s inspiration.
precise	Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. A precise image.
precisely	Indicating exactness or preciseness. Kids will love it precisely because it will irritate their parents.
pronounced	Strongly marked; easily noticeable. A pronounced flavor of cinnamon.
reliably	In a faithful manner. Few of these paintings can be reliably dated.
righteous	(of a person) morally good; virtuous. The prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
rightly	With good reason. The delicious cuisine for which her country was rightly famous.
rightness	The quality or state of being true or correct as a fact. They are convinced of the rightness of their theories.
scrupulous	Very concerned to avoid doing wrong. The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail.
specifically	In a way that relates to species. The problem was specifically mentioned in the report.
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. Wood dust is a sure sign of termites.
truly	To the fullest degree; genuinely or properly. She was now truly American.
veracious	Habitually speaking the truth. A veracious witness.
verbatim	In exactly the same words as were used originally. Subjects were instructed to recall the passage verbatim.