righteous

adjective
UK: /ˈraɪtʃəs/
US: /ˈraɪtʃəs/

  1. Morally good and fair.

    1. He is a righteous man, always helping others, so everyone respects him.
    2. The righteous king ruled with justice and compassion, ensuring prosperity for all his people.

  2. Deserving praise because you are morally correct.

    1. Her righteous actions speak louder than any words, making her a role model.
    2. The lawyer felt a righteous anger when he learned about his client's unjust treatment.

Synonyms

virtuous moral good ethical upright principled just honorable
righteous adverb

  1. In a morally correct way.

    1. She righteously defended her friend, showing her loyalty to everyone.
    2. He acted righteously, guided by his strong moral principles to protect the vulnerable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "righteous" in English means: Morally good and fair., Deserving praise because you are morally correct..

The phonetic transcription of "righteous" is /ˈraɪtʃəs/ in British English and /ˈraɪtʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "righteous": virtuous, moral, good, ethical, upright, principled, just, honorable.

Example usage of "righteous": "He is a righteous man, always helping others, so everyone respects him.". More examples on the page.