Synonyms for

Righteous

Verb / ˈraɪtʃʌs / Another word for righteous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

morally right or justifiable; virtuous

Synonyms & similar words

unrighteous virtuous moral ethical upright honorable good principled pure wholesome innocent blameless saintly pious godly devout divine holy sacred spiritual angelic

Synonyms by register

Formal

virtuous upright moral ethical

Informal

good decent straight-arrow

Literary

godly saintly just

Antonyms

unrighteous wicked sinful immoral corrupt unjust evil

Common collocations

  • righteous anger
  • righteous cause
  • righteous path
  • righteous indignation
  • righteous man
  • righteous life
  • righteous judgment

Word family

noun righteousness
adjective righteous
adverb righteously

Usage note

Often used in a religious or moral context to describe someone or something that is morally good and fair. Can sometimes carry a connotation of self-righteousness.

Example sentences

  1. The righteous man always puts others before himself.
  2. She felt a sense of righteous anger when she saw the injustice.
  3. The righteous path is not always the easiest one to take.
  4. His righteous deeds are praised by all who know him.
  5. The righteous will inherit the kingdom of heaven.

Quotes

  • The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon.
  • The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.
  • The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

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