Meaning of RIGHTEOUS
| Pronunciation: | | 'rIchus
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- [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
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| | Synonyms: | | good, just, moral, sound, upright, virtuous |
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| | Antonyms: | | unrighteous | | |
| | See Also: | | clean-handed, guiltless, innocent, worthy | |
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| | Definition: | | \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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