Righteous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Morally justified; "righteous indignation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She felt a surge of righteous anger upon learning about the injustices suffered by her community.
- The activist's powerful speech stirred up righteous indignation in the audience.
- His decision to stand up for the oppressed was driven by a strong sense of righteous conviction.
- Many people in the town shared a righteous sense of outrage over the corrupt politician's actions.
- The whistleblower's righteous determination to expose the truth ultimately led to widespread reforms.
Meaning 2
Characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a righteous woman who stood by her principles and fought for justice in the face of great adversity.
- The minister emphasized in his sermon that the righteous path is not always the easiest but with perseverance, the people of faith could triumph.
- Despite being mistreated by her community, her righteous actions and kind heart ultimately led to the redemption of her reputation.
- He continued to uphold the righteous values that his parents had instilled in him from a young age.
- His righteous determination to correct past wrongs inspired countless others to join the cause and create meaningful change.