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Righteous

Righteous Meaning & Definition
Righteous Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Righteous?

[adj] morally justified; "righteous indignation"
[adj] characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16

Synonyms | Synonyms for Righteous: good | just | moral | sound | upright | virtuous

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See Also | clean-handed | guiltless | innocent | worthy

Righteous In Webster's Dictionary

\Right"eous\, a. [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS. rightw[=i]s; riht right + w[=i]s wise, having wisdom, prudent. See {Right}, a., {Wise}, 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. Fearless in his righteous cause. --Milton. Syn: Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest; equitable; rightful.

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