righteous

[US]/'raɪtʃəs/
[UK]/'raɪtʃəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. upright, just, morally blameless
adv. in a just manner
n. integrity, justice, righteousness

Example Sentences

he is righteous trash.

self-righteous indignation and complacency.

The unrighteous penny corrupts the righteous pound.

feelings of righteous indignation about pay and conditions.

I can't stomach the self-righteous attitude of some managers.

righteous anger.See Synonyms at moral

They were full of righteous indignation at the thought of being cheated.

Catherine appeared in the doorway, shaking with righteous anger.

the self-righteous moralizing of his aunt was ringing in his ears.

you're so damned self-righteous you make me sick!.

Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?

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