😇righteous

adjective
/ˈraɪtʃəs/

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

Related Vocabularies

using high-flown or pompous language
severely critical; harshly scornful
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
careful and unwilling to take risks; cautious
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Causing harm or damage; tending to obstruct or harm progress or development.

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