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Meaning of righteous
Having or showing a strong moral principle
Etymology of righteous
The word "righteous" has its roots in Old English "rihtwīs", which is derived from "riht" meaning "right" and "wīs" meaning "manner" or "way"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who are morally upright and just, often in a religious context
Synonyms
virtuous
moral
just
upright
ethical
principled
honorable
decent
respectable
noble
good
pure
innocent
blameless
faultless
irreproachable
exemplary
meritorious
commendable
laudable
praiseworthy
upright
honest
truthful
sincere
genuine
authentic
righteous
moralistic
self-righteous
sanctimonious
pious
devout
godly
saintly
angelic
heavenly
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong moral principle, especially one that is considered to be just and fair
- * Morally upright, just, and virtuous
Usage Examples
- The righteous leader fought for justice and equality in his community
- * She was a righteous person who always tried to do the right thing
Antonyms
immoral
unjust
unprincipled
dishonest
corrupt
wicked
evil
sinful
wrong
bad
vile
depraved
degenerate
perverted
corrupt
tainted
stained
blemished
flawed
imperfect
unrighteous
iniquitous
nefarious
villainous
reprehensible
odious