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just vs retributory

retributory vs just

just and retributory both are adjectives.

just is an adverb but retributory is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
just No Yes No Yes
retributory No Yes No No
just (adjective) retributory (adjective)
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
of moral excellence
just (adverb) retributory (adverb)
and nothing more
only a moment ago
(used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
indicating exactness or preciseness
exactly at this moment or the moment described
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
by a little
Difference between just and retributory

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