Meaning & use
righteous
Morally right and justifiable, or acting in accordance with strong moral or religious principles.
See it in a sentence
The activist felt a righteous anger at the injustice she witnessed.
He was praised throughout the village for leading a righteous and honest life.
A note on using this word
"Righteous" can describe genuine moral virtue, but "self-righteous" carries a negative sense of smug moral superiority.
Words with a similar meaning
virtuousupright
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Words with an opposite meaning
wickedsinful
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