righteous

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righteous

A righteous person helps an elderly neighbor carry groceries.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Morally justified or virtuous: Describes a person, action, or feeling that is in accordance with what is morally right, just, or good. It implies a strong adherence to ethical principles.
    • Characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice: Indicates that something is based on or arises from a correct sense of what is fair and proper.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • He was a righteous man who always helped those in need.
    • Her anger was righteous; she was defending a clear injustice.
    • The community sought righteous judgment for the crime.
Advanced Usage
  • "righteous indignation/anger": A strong feeling of anger and disapproval that is morally justified because it is a reaction to something unfair, cruel, or wrong.
    • The public's righteous indignation forced the company to change its policy.
  • "the righteous" (plural noun): Used to refer collectively to people who are morally good or virtuous.
    • The sermon spoke of the rewards for the righteous.
Variants and Related Words
  • Righteously (adverb): In a righteous manner.
    • He argued righteously for the rights of the workers.
  • Righteousness (noun): The quality of being morally right or justifiable.
    • She was known for her integrity and righteousness.
Synonyms
  • Virtuous: Having high moral standards.
  • Just: Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.
  • Upright: Strictly honest or honorable.
  • Moral: Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.
Antonyms
  • Wicked: Evil or morally wrong.
  • Unrighteous: Not righteous; sinful or unjust.
  • Immoral: Not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
Related Idioms
  • Self-righteous: Having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior. (Note: This is a compound adjective with a distinct, often negative, connotation).
    • His self-righteous attitude made it difficult to have a discussion.
righteous

A righteous person helps an elderly neighbor carry groceries.

Adjective
  1. morally justified
    • righteous indignation
  2. characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
    • the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much- James 5:16

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