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 | ||