Righteous

verb

/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/

Word Frequency: 5.1

Definitions

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

2.adjectiveFree from sin or guilt.

3.adjectiveMoral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.

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

4.adjectiveJustified morally.

"righteous indignation"

5.adjectiveAwesome; great.

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