English adjective: righteous | |||
| 1. | righteous characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice | ||
| Samples | The...prayer of a righteous man availeth much. | ||
| Similar | good, just, sound, upright | ||
| See also | clean-handed, good, guiltless, innocent, just, moral, virtuous, worthy | ||
| Antonyms | unrighteous | ||
| 2. | righteous morally justified | ||
| Samples | Righteous indignation. | ||
| Similar | moral | ||
| Antonyms | immoral | ||