righteous

🇬🇧 UK/'raitʃәs/🇺🇸 US
IELTSA1

Definitions

adj.

Morally good, virtuous, and just; acting in accordance with accepted moral standards

正直的,正义的,公正的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rightother
+
eoussuffix
=righteous

Common Collocations

  • 1.righteous anger义愤
  • 2.righteous indignation义愤填膺
  • 3.self-righteous自以为是的
  • 4.righteous cause正义的事业

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt righteous anger when she witnessed the unfair treatment of workers.

  • 2.

    The righteous judge refused to accept bribes and always upheld the law.

  • 3.

    He delivered a righteous speech condemning corruption in the government.

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