Righteous
Definition
(adj) Morally right or justifiable
Examples
“He fought for a righteous cause despite the challenges and backlash.”
“That felt righteous.”
“Her righteous anger scared the room quiet.”
“He called it righteous to keep the old diner open on Main Street.”
“I didn't think it was righteous to lie about the missing cash.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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