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    Righteous

    /ˈraɪtʃəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Morally right or justifiable; virtuous.
    She felt it was her righteous duty to defend the innocent.
    Acting in accordance with moral law; free from guilt or sin.
    He is known for his righteous behavior in the community.
    Characterized by good morals and ethical principles.
    The righteous path is often the hardest to take.
    Used for emphasis, especially in expressing disapproval.
    He was filled with righteous indignation at the injustice.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old English 'rihtwis', from 'riht' meaning 'right' and 'wis' meaning 'manner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    righteous indignation
    A feeling of anger for unjust treatment.
    righteous among the nations
    A term referring to non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.
    righteous path
    A course of action that is morally correct.

    Related Words

    justice
    The quality of being fair and reasonable.
    virtue
    Behavior showing high moral standards.
    integrity
    The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

    Slang Meanings

    Awesome or excellent.
    That concert was totally righteous!
    Cool or impressive.
    He has a righteous skateboard trick.