legitimately Definition
- 1in a way that is lawful, rightful, or reasonable
- 2in a way that can be accepted as true; genuinely
Using legitimately: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "legitimately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was legitimately elected as the president of the country.
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The company's profits were legitimately earned through hard work and dedication.
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She was able to prove her point legitimately with facts and evidence.
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The athlete's performance was legitimately impressive.
legitimately Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for legitimately
Summary: legitimately in Brief
The adverb 'legitimately' [ləˈdʒɪtəmətli] means in a lawful, rightful, or reasonable manner, and in a way that can be accepted as true or genuine. It is often used to describe actions or situations that are fair, honest, and just, such as 'He was legitimately elected as the president of the country.' 'Legitimately' has formal synonyms like 'lawfully' and 'rightfully,' and informal ones like 'for real' and 'seriously.'
