right is close to correct but has a stronger positive emphasis on conformity to fact or truth rather than mere absence of error or fault. Adjective You can't treat me like this! It's not right! You …

I think you've made the right decision. The temperature of the swimming pool was just right (= exactly as I wanted it). That hat looks just right on you. He thought the time was right to let his …

In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct: the right answer. 3. Fitting, proper, or appropriate: It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye. 4. Most favorable, …

In accordance with fact, reason, some set standard, etc.; correct; true. The right answer.

Definition of right adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something is right, it is correct and agrees with the facts. That's absolutely right. Clocks never told the right time. You chip away at the problem until somebody comes up with the right answer.

Idioms in one's own right, by reason of one's own ability: Although he was the son of a famous football coach he soon became famous in his own right. Idioms in the right, having the support …

5 days ago · "I claim no right but the common right of humanity," said the old gentleman. "If you do not acknowledge that, my interference in this matter can only be viewed as impertinent."

She feels certain that she's right. Deep down, I knew that I was right. We know that we're right. It's just a case of proving it.

Right-wing politics or rightism is the range of political ideologies that view certain social orders and hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, [1][2][3] typically supporting this …