Righteously: meaning, definitions and examples
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righteously
[ หraษชtสษsli ]
morality
In a morally right or justifiable manner, especially in accordance with a divine or ethical standard.
Synonyms
honestly, justly, uprightly, virtuously.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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righteously |
This word is used when someone acts in a morally right or virtuous way, often with a strong sense of justice. It can sometimes imply a sense of moral superiority.
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justly |
This word is used to describe actions that are fair and based on the principles of justice. It highlights fairness and impartiality.
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virtuously |
This word is used when someone lives according to high moral standards and virtues. It often signifies a life dedicated to goodness and moral excellence.
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honestly |
Use this word to describe actions or speech that are free from deceit or fraud. It emphasizes truthfulness and straightforwardness.
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uprightly |
Use this word to describe someone who behaves in an honest and morally good manner. It often implies a sense of integrity and ethics.
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Examples of usage
- She always acted righteously, never compromising her principles.
- He was praised for his decision to act righteously, even when it was difficult.
- The judge ruled righteously, ensuring justice was served.
- The villagers lived righteously, helping each other in times of need.
- They believed in living righteously, following the teachings of their religion.
Translations
Translations of the word "righteously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น justamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคฏเคพเคฏเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช gerecht
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan benar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐะฒะตะดะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ sprawiedliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท justement
๐ช๐ธ justamente
๐น๐ท haklฤฑ olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์๋กญ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุนูุฏููู
๐จ๐ฟ spravedlivฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ spravodlivo
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ฌๆญฃๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ praviฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ rรฉttlรกtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะดัะปะดัะบะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ แแแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษdalษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ justamente
Etymology
The word 'righteously' originated from the Middle English word 'rightwis', which is a combination of 'right' and 'wise'. Over time, the term evolved to 'righteously' to convey the sense of acting in a morally right or justifiable manner. The concept of righteousness has been a fundamental aspect of various religious and ethical traditions, emphasizing the importance of moral integrity and virtuous conduct.
See also: outright, right, righteous, rightful, rightfulness, rightly, rightness, rights, rightsizing.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,537, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27534 histrionic
- 27535 misdirection
- 27536 espied
- 27537 righteously
- 27538 stylist
- 27539 snuffed
- 27540 unlettered
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