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righteous

righteous /ˈraɪtʃəs/ adjective
righteous
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIGHTEOUS
formal
: morally good : following religious or moral laws
always used before a noun : caused by something that you believe is not morally right or fair see also self-righteous

— righteously

adverb

— righteousness

noun [noncount]