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righteous

/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Conforming to moral law or divine will; just, fair, or honest.

    - "He was a righteous man who always told the truth."
    - "The righteous shall inherit the earth."
  • adjective

    Acting in an open, just, and honest way.

    - "The righteous path is not always the easiest one."
    - "A righteous leader inspires confidence and trust."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹaɪtʃəs/



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Rhymes
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pious , devious , spousal , dewiness , dewy
Variants
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righteous , righteously , righteousness , righteousnesses , self-righteous , self-righteously , self-righteousness , self-righteousnesses
Etymology
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From Old English rihtwis, from riht 'right' + wis 'knowledge'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'righteous' is often used interchangeably with the term 'saint' in religious contexts.

  2. In ancient Greece, the term 'righteous' was used to describe someone who had been granted divine favor.

  3. The term 'righteous' is also used in mathematics to describe a line or angle that is perpendicular to a given line or angle.

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  1. Justice: The principle of fairness and impartiality in the administration of the law.

  2. Moral: Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior and the consequent rewards and punishments.

Quotes
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  1. I didn't know until long after I was grown that Grandpa Durham—that stern and "righteous" Baptist—sometimes made persimmon beer and cooled it in the cistern.

    - Jim W. Corder,{it}Chronicle of a Small Town{/it},1989

  2. He was foreman at Lyman's North End foundry, the largest stove-making foundry in the city, and had risen in eleven years, despite his lung ailment, from apprentice to moulder to chief grievance spokesman, a voice of "righteous" reason from below.

    - William Kennedy,{it}Harper's{/it},March 1988

  3. The mix of Yorkshire-inherited bluntness and a caustic, chirpy South London cynicism (vividly parodied and perhaps too endearingly celebrated in the voice of Dora Chance, narrator of {it}Wise Children{/it}) stops her from sounding "righteous" or dogmatic.

    - Hermione Lee,{it}Times Literary Supplement{/it},19 June 1992

  4. The Believers tried to lead a simple, "righteous" life, practicing pacifism and confession of sins and recognizing the equality of all humankind.

    - Robert P. Emlen,{it}Natural History{/it},September 1987
Culture
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The term 'righteous' has deep cultural and religious significance. In many religions, the righteous are considered to be those who have lived a virtuous life and are deserving of rewards in the afterlife. The concept of righteousness is often associated with morality, justice, and divine favor.

How to Memorize "righteous"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person who always does what is right and fair. Imagine their actions, their demeanor, and the positive impact they have on those around them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'righteous' with words like 'virtuous', 'honest', and 'just'. Imagine a strong moral compass guiding their actions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym R-I-G-H-T: Respectful, Integrity, Generous, Honest, Truthful.

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