The meaning of RIGHT is righteous, upright. How to use right in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Right.

Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to …

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, …

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 …

From all directions or on every side: criticism coming right and left; questions raised from right and left.

Feb 13, 2017 · If something is right, it is correct and agrees with the facts. That's absolutely right. Clocks never told the right time.

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 …