Righteous: meaning, definitions and examples

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righteous

[ ˈraɪtʃəs ]

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moral behavior

Morally right or justifiable; virtuous.

Synonyms

ethical, just, moral, upright, virtuous

Examples of usage

He is a righteous man who always helps those in need.
She made a righteous decision to tell the truth, even though it was difficult.
The righteous path is not always the easy one to follow.

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religious context

Acting in accordance with divine or moral law; free from sin or guilt.

Synonyms

devout, godly, holy, pious, sanctified

Examples of usage

The righteous followers of the religion strive to live a life free from sin.
She believed that following the righteous path would lead to spiritual enlightenment.

Translations

Translations of the word "righteous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justo

🇮🇳 धर्मात्मा

🇩🇪 gerecht

🇮🇩 benar

🇺🇦 праведний

🇵🇱 sprawiedliwy

🇯🇵 正義

🇫🇷 juste

🇪🇸 justo

🇹🇷 adil

🇰🇷 의로운

🇸🇦 بار

🇨🇿 spravedlivý

🇸🇰 spravodlivý

🇨🇳 正义

🇸🇮 pravičen

🇮🇸 réttláttur

🇰🇿 әділ

🇬🇪 მართალი

🇦🇿 ədalətli

🇲🇽 justo

Word origin

The word 'righteous' has its origins in Old English, where it was derived from the word 'rihtwīs', meaning 'rightful, just, equitable'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the concepts of moral virtue and acting in accordance with divine law. The term has been used in religious texts and moral philosophy to describe individuals who exhibit exemplary behavior and adhere to principles of justice and morality.