Right enough

adverb

Used to agree to something or to show you accept something.

You say it's hard work and I say, right enough, it's hard work.
Visual representation of "right enough" - Used to agree to something or to show you accept something.

Often appears as...

  • right enough
  • it's...

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Used to say that one explanation or action is acceptable or enough.

I didn't get all the details but I got the main points right enough.
Visual representation of "right enough" - Used to say that one explanation or action is acceptable or enough.

Often appears as...

  • got it right enough
  • that's right enough

Usage tips

Approving

adverb

Used to agree to something or to show you accept something.

You say it's hard work and I say, right enough, it's hard work.
Visual representation of "right enough" - Used to agree to something or to show you accept something.

Often appears as...

  • right enough
  • it's...

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Used to say that one explanation or action is acceptable or enough.

I didn't get all the details but I got the main points right enough.
Visual representation of "right enough" - Used to say that one explanation or action is acceptable or enough.

Often appears as...

  • got it right enough
  • that's right enough

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "right enough"
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Acceptance Expression

Indicates you're accepting what someone has said as true, often with a hint of resignation.

Illustration for Acceptance Expression
He said it would rain today, and right enough, I see clouds gathering.
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Mild Agreement

Shows you somewhat agree but it may also imply that you're not fully convinced.

Illustration for Mild Agreement
You reckon it's the best film this year? Right enough, it has good scenes.
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Colloquial Confirmation

It's a casual way of confirming something, not usually used in formal contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Confirmation
The game was quite challenging. Right enough, we did need extra practice.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Acceptance Expression

Indicates you're accepting what someone has said as true, often with a hint of resignation.

Illustration for Acceptance Expression
He said it would rain today, and right enough, I see clouds gathering.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mild Agreement

Shows you somewhat agree but it may also imply that you're not fully convinced.

Illustration for Mild Agreement
You reckon it's the best film this year? Right enough, it has good scenes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Confirmation

It's a casual way of confirming something, not usually used in formal contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Confirmation
The game was quite challenging. Right enough, we did need extra practice.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Acceptance Expression

Indicates you're accepting what someone has said as true, often with a hint of resignation.

Illustration for Acceptance Expression
He said it would rain today, and right enough, I see clouds gathering.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mild Agreement

Shows you somewhat agree but it may also imply that you're not fully convinced.

Illustration for Mild Agreement
You reckon it's the best film this year? Right enough, it has good scenes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Confirmation

It's a casual way of confirming something, not usually used in formal contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Confirmation
The game was quite challenging. Right enough, we did need extra practice.
Visual representation of the word "Right enough"

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