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righteous

UK
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
US
/ˈraɪtʃəs/

Translations

righteousadjective
more righteous
Comp.
most righteous
Super.
UK
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
US
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vertueuxAu sens moral ou religieux : moralement droit, irréprochable.
They strove to lead a righteous life devoted to the service of others.
Ils s’efforçaient de mener une vie vertueuse, consacrée au service des autres.
justeAu sens moral ou religieux : conforme à la justice, droit.
The righteous are praised in many religious traditions.
Les justes sont loués dans de nombreuses traditions religieuses.
légitimeSe dit d’un sentiment ou d’une indignation moralement justifiés.
Her righteous anger was aroused by the blatant injustice.
Sa colère légitime a été éveillée par l’injustice flagrante.
Additional translations
génialFamilier, surtout américain : excellent, remarquable.
Synonyms
just
upright
virtuous
moral
ethical
noble
honorable
principled
good
worthy
Antonyms
unrighteous
immoral
wicked
righteousnoun
righteous
pl
UK
/ˈraɪ.tʃəs/
US
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Used mainly in the plural with the definite article (“the righteous”) to denote morally upright people.
justesEmploi religieux ou biblique, au pluriel.
The righteous shall inherit the earth.
Les justes hériteront de la terre.
Synonyms
saint
virtuous person
upright person
good person
moral person
pious person
holy person
just person
person of integrity
devout person

Definitions

righteousadjective
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.
righteousnoun
People who are morally upright or virtuous, considered collectively (usually with the definite article and treated as plural).
The righteous shall inherit the earth.
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