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righteous Definition and Meaning in English (righteous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:virtuousmoralupright
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Righteous definition: Morally right or justifiable; acting in an upright and virtuous manner.

Definitions of Righteous

  1. 1adjective

    Morally right or justifiable; acting in an upright and virtuous manner.

Example Sentences

“He was known as a righteous man who always stood for justice.”

“The righteous judge made a fair decision.”

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nounrighteousness
adverbrighteously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

righteous angercollocation

Anger that is considered to be morally justified and appropriate.

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Righteous definition: Morally right or justifiable; acting in an upright and virtuous manner.
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'Righteous' translates to 'righteous' in English. Righteous definition: Morally right or justifiable; acting in an upright and virtuous manner.
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