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legitimately

UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪtli/
US
/ləˈdʒɪtɪmətli/

Translations

legitimatelyadverb
UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪtli/
US
/ləˈdʒɪtɪmətli/
She was legitimately upset about the unfair treatment she received.
Elle était légitimement bouleversée par le traitement injuste qu'elle avait subi.
The company operates legitimately, following all industry regulations.
L'entreprise exerce ses activités légalement, en respectant toutes les réglementations du secteur.
Additional translations
vraimentEmploi familier comme intensifieur.
Synonyms
justly
authentically
genuinely
properly
rightfully
lawfully

Definitions

legitimatelyadverb
In a manner that is lawful or in accordance with the law.
The company operates legitimately, following all industry regulations.
In a way that is justifiable or reasonable.
She was legitimately upset about the unfair treatment she received.
Used as an intensifier to emphasize that something is genuinely or truly the case.
The finale was legitimately breathtaking.
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