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 were right 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, desirable, or convenient: the …

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 intentions be …

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.

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

sound, sane, or normal: to be in one's right mind; She wasn't right in her head when she made the will. in good health or spirits: I don't feel quite right today.

2 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."

There are 42 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word right, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

RIGHT definition: in accordance with what is good, proper, or just. See examples of right used in a sentence.

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