righteous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
    • the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16
  2. adjective satellite morally justified
    • righteous indignation

WordNet


Right"eous adjective
Etymology
OE. rightways, rightwise, AS.rightwis; riht right + wis wise, having wisdom, prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913