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righteous

The correct spelling is righteous.

How to pronounce righteous

/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹaɪtʃəs/

Say it like: Rit-eow-s

The correct spelling is righteous. To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin. For example: "Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art."

Usage Examples

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

righteous indignation

Meanings

verb

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

adjective

  1. 1.Free from sin or guilt.
  2. 2.Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.
  3. 3.Justified morally.
  4. 4.Awesome; great.

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