Synonyms for rightful
ˈraɪt fəlright·ful

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1. rightfuladjective

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

2. rightfuladjective

   Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

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1. rightful(a)adjective

   legally valid

   "a rightful inheritance"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

2. true(a), lawful, rightful(a)adjective

   having a legally established claim

   "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

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1. rightfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   legitimate, true

2. rightfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   just, equitable, fair, lawful, suitable, proper, right, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "rightful":

   legitimate, lawful, full-cost, justified

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1. Laurence J. Peter:

   Men now monopolize the upper levels depriving women of their rightful share of opportunities for incompetence.

2. Sarah Lindbergh:

   If it was my dad’s possessions, I would have treasured it as I think they will, it was a feel-good thing to do and both my dad and I have gone to bed thinking that another family was as happy as we are. My grandpa would be so proud and my dad is proud to have things in their rightful places.

3. Marco Rubio:

   We encouraged the President today to follow through with what he's already declared, which is that Maduro is illegitimate. The next logical step is to recognize the president of National Assembly as the rightful president, the administration is by no means trying to make these efforts bipartisan, even if we are the lead on the issue.

4. Robert De Niro:

   I can speak from first-hand experience about 'SNL's' rightful place in our culture.

5. Tom Curtis:

   I don't think we've talked about it enough. I just don't think we've celebrated it enough, and I'm looking forward to putting it back in its rightful place as our lead act.