righteous
Translation
righteous, virtuous, morally right, justifiable
Examples
He was a righteous and honest man.
He was a righteous and honest man.
She felt a sense of righteous anger.
She felt a sense of righteous anger.
Grammar Patterns
a righteous ((noun)) a morally good person He was a righteous and honest man.
righteous ((noun)) a justifiable feeling She felt a sense of righteous anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: virtuous, moral, upright, just; Antonyms: wicked, sinful, unjust.
Etymology
From Old English 'rihtwis', from 'riht' (right) + 'wis' (manner, way). Literally 'right-way-ness'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'righteous' always follows the 'right' way or path.