Righteous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Righteous is an adjective meaning Free from sin or guilt.
Meaning
Free from sin or guilt.
More Meanings
- Moral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
- Justified morally.
- To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.
- (slang, US) Awesome; great.
- (slang, US) Major; large; significant.
Example Sentences
righteous indignation
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art.
He found Richard in one piece near a large circular container, thankfully, staring at a righteous mess of blood and gore.
Word Forms
- rightuous
- rightwise
- righteouses
- righteousing
- righteoused
Synonyms for righteous
Depending on context, synonyms include guiltless, sinless, blameless, clean, clean-handed, clear.
Antonyms for righteous
Common opposites include unrighteous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include just, virtuous, good, upright, moral, correct.
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