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legitimately

[ləˈdʒɪtəmətli]

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!

  • Example

    He was legitimately elected as the president of the country.

  • Example

    The company's profits were legitimately earned through hard work and dedication.

  • Example

    She was able to prove her point legitimately with facts and evidence.

  • Example

    The athlete's performance was legitimately impressive.

legitimately Synonyms and Antonyms

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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.'