Rightful Definition & Meaning
rightful
- adjective
- legally valid; "a rightful inheritance"
- having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"
"Rightful" in song lyrics
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"I only ride shot gun cause it's rightful"
Cha Cha f/ Jim Crow — Ride Out
Words that rhyme with rightful
Usage tips for "rightful"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does rightful mean?
- legally valid; "a rightful inheritance" having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"
- What part of speech is rightful?
- Rightful is an adjective.
- How many definitions does rightful have?
- Rightful has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).