1
[ adjective ] characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

Examples

"the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16

Related terms

unrighteous good sound worthy good innocent moral just virtuous

2
[ adjective ] morally justified

Examples

"righteous indignation"

Related terms

moral

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Rhymes with

duchess purchase repurchase licentious

Phonetic and Homophones

R AY1 CH AH0 S

Similar Spelling

righteously right_stage rightist rightism rightish right_smart

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