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Definition of Righteous
1. Adjective. Characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice. "The...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"
Also: Good, Clean-handed, Guiltless, Innocent, Just, Moral, Virtuous, Worthy
Similar to: Good, Just, Upright, Sound
Derivative terms: Righteousness
Antonyms: Unrighteous
Similar to: Good, Just, Upright, Sound
Derivative terms: Righteousness
Antonyms: Unrighteous
2. Adjective. Morally justified. "Righteous indignation"
Similar to: Moral
Definition of Righteous
1. 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.
Definition of Righteous
1. [adj]