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Meaning of 'righteous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Righteous [ 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.

Meaning of 'righteous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . righteous [ a]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example in sentence:
  • the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much
2 . righteous [ s]
Meaning (2):
- morally justified
Example in sentence:
  • righteous indignation

Nearby Words:

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