righteous

UK
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
US
/ˈraɪtʃəs/

Übersetzungen

righteousadjektiv
more righteous
Komp.
most righteous
Super.
UK
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
US
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
He was known for his righteous actions.
Он был известен своими праведными поступками.
She made a righteous decision.
Она приняла справедливое решение.
righteoussubstantiv
righteous
Pl.
UK
/ˈraɪ.tʃəs/
US
/ˈraɪ.tʃəs/
Used mainly in the plural with the definite article (“the righteous”) to denote morally upright people.
Synonyme
virtuous person
upright person
good person
moral person
pious person
holy person
just person
person of integrity
devout person

Definitionen

righteousadjektiv
Acting in accordance with moral or divine law; morally upright.
They strove to lead a righteous life devoted to the service of others.
(Of a feeling such as anger or indignation) morally justified or warranted.
Her righteous anger was aroused by the blatant injustice.
(Informal, chiefly US) Excellent; admirable.
That was a righteous guitar solo last night.
righteoussubstantiv
People who are morally upright or virtuous, considered collectively (usually with the definite article and treated as plural).
The righteous shall inherit the earth.