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Meaning of righteous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

righteous

Pronunciation:/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Free from sin or guilt.

  2. Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.

    Example: Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art.

  3. Justified morally.

    Example: righteous indignation

  4. Awesome; great.