justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adverb3 •In a just or fair manner; rightfully.His valor, wisdom, and justice made him justly popular, but caused him to be regarded with suspicion at Rome. — 1890 •With a just or fair use of language; with good reason, properly.But the city on the River Clyde can justly claim to have turned the tide. — 2012 •(no longer used) With great precision; accurately, exactly.It is a pleasant imagination to conceive a spirit iustly ballanced betweene two equall desires. — 1603 formsjustlier · more justly · justliest · most justly