rightful

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

legally valid
- "a rightful inheritance"
having a legally established claim

Adj

By right; by law.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.

Synonyms

lawful, true

Antonyms

unrightful, wrongful

Scrabble Score: 15

rightful is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rightful is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rightful is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

rightful is a valid Words With Friends word