Meaning & Definition of word "Righteous"
Righteous
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
adjective:
- 1. Morally right or justifiable; virtuous.
- Example: She felt it was her righteous duty to defend the innocent.
- 2. Acting in accordance with moral law; free from guilt or sin.
- Example: He is known for his righteous behavior in the community.
- 3. Characterized by good morals and ethical principles.
- Example: The righteous path is often the hardest to take.
- 4. Used for emphasis, especially in expressing disapproval.
- Example: 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 of righteous
Meaning: Awesome or excellent.
● Example Sentence: That concert was totally righteous!
Meaning: Cool or impressive.
● Example Sentence: He has a righteous skateboard trick.