😇righteous

Meaning

morally right or justifiable; virtuous

morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles

Example Sentences

She is known for her righteous actions and honesty.

She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.

Example Expressions

righteous indignation

Synonyms

just, virtuous, moral, noble, ethical, upright

Entry 1

just, virtuous, moral, noble, ethical

Entry 2

virtuous, moral, ethical, just, upright

Antonyms

immoral, corrupt, unjust, wicked, sinful, unethical

Entry 1

immoral, corrupt, unjust

Entry 2

wicked, immoral, sinful, corrupt, unethical

Collocations

righteous anger, righteous man, righteous cause, righteous indignation, self-righteous

Entry 1

righteous anger, righteous man, righteous cause

Entry 2

righteous anger, righteous indignation, righteous cause, self-righteous