formal
1
: morally good : following religious or moral laws
a righteous person
leading a righteous life
2
always used before a noun
: caused by something that you believe is not morally right or fair
righteous anger/indignation
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“Righteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/righteous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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