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LEGITIMATELY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Legitimately.

Legitimately - as an adverb

In a manner acceptable to common custom

Example: "You cannot do this legitimately!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lawfully17licitly12
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illegitimately20

In a lawfully recognized manner

Example: "Let's get married so our child can be born legitimately"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illegitimately20

Example Sentences

"She earned her degree legitimately."
"The company was legitimately concerned about its reputation."
"He was legitimately elected as the president."
"The accused proved himself to be legitimately innocent."
"The team won the championship legitimately."
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Word Game Points

Is LEGITIMATELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, legitimately is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEGITIMATELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is LEGITIMATELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, legitimately is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEGITIMATELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is LEGITIMATELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, legitimately is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEGITIMATELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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