righteously
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a righteous manner: Behaving or acting in a way that is morally right or justifiable, often with a strong sense of virtue or moral conviction.
Usage
The adverb "righteously" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It conveys that the action is done with a firm belief in one's moral correctness. It often carries a tone of strong, sometimes indignant, conviction.
Examples
- Modifying a verb of action or state:
- She righteously defended her principles, refusing to compromise.
- He spoke righteously about the need for social justice.
- They righteously refused to participate in the corrupt scheme.
Advanced Usage
- "righteously indignant": This is a common collocation describing anger or annoyance that stems from a perceived injustice or unfairness, where the person feels morally justified in their anger.
- The community was righteously indignant over the unfair policy changes.
- It can sometimes imply a self-assured or even self-righteous tone, depending on context.
Variants and Related Words
- Righteous (adjective): Morally right or justifiable.
- a righteous cause
- Righteousness (noun): The quality of being morally right or justifiable.
- He fought for justice and righteousness.
Synonyms
- Justifiably: With a good or legitimate reason.
- Morally: In a way relating to principles of right and wrong.
- Virtuously: In a way showing high moral standards.
Antonyms
- Wrongfully: In an unjust or illegal manner.
- Unjustly: In a manner that is not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.
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righteously indignant
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