Definitions for: Righteous


[adj] morally justified; "righteous indignation"
[adj] characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16



Webster (1913) Definition: Right"eous, a. [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS.
rightw[=i]s; riht right + w[=i]s wise, having wisdom,
prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.]
Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to
all their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong,
guilt, or sin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous
retribution.

Fearless in his righteous cause. --Milton.

Syn: Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest;
equitable; rightful.

Synonyms: good, just, moral, sound, upright, virtuous

Antonyms: unrighteous

See Also: clean-handed, guiltless, innocent, worthy

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