righteous — morally right or justifiable; acting in accordance with divine or moral law
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: morally right or justifiable; acting in accordance with divine or moral law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraɪtʃəs/
Korean meaning: 도덕적으로 옳은, 정의로운, 의로운
Korean pronunciation: **라이**처스
Example Sentences
- The superhero felt righteous satisfaction after saving the cat stuck in the tree for the fifth time this week.
- His righteous speech about healthy eating was interrupted when a pizza delivery arrived.
- The protesters gathered for a righteous cause against environmental destruction.
righteous
ADJECTIVE//ˈraɪtʃəs//
morally right or justifiable; acting in accordance with divine or moral law
The righteous judge refused to accept a bribe.
The ruler earned respect through righteous leadership. (RIGHT + JUSTICE = RIGHTEOUS → righteous means morally right and guided by justice)
Stand for what's righteous and rightful — before injustice turns frightful.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'rihtwise' meaning 'in the right way' or 'just'. The word evolved by combining 'right' with the suffix '-eous' to express the quality of being morally correct.
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📝Examples
“The superhero felt righteous satisfaction after saving the cat stuck in the tree for the fifth time this week.”
“His righteous speech about healthy eating was interrupted when a pizza delivery arrived.”
“The protesters gathered for a righteous cause against environmental destruction.”
“She maintained her righteous principles despite pressure from her peers.”
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