Righteous

Meaning

morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles

morally right or justifiable; virtuous

Example Sentences

She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.

She is known for her righteous actions and honesty.

Example Expressions

righteous indignation

Synonyms

virtuous, moral, ethical, just, upright, noble

Entry 1

virtuous, moral, ethical, just, upright

Entry 2

just, virtuous, moral, noble, ethical

Antonyms

wicked, immoral, sinful, corrupt, unethical, unjust

Entry 1

wicked, immoral, sinful, corrupt, unethical

Entry 2

immoral, corrupt, unjust

Collocations

righteous anger, righteous indignation, righteous cause, self-righteous, righteous man

Entry 1

righteous anger, righteous indignation, righteous cause, self-righteous

Entry 2

righteous anger, righteous man, righteous cause