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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (2)

1. characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice;
- Example: "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16

2. morally justified;
- Example: "righteous indignation"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Righteous \Right"eous\, a. [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS.
   rightw[imac]s; riht right + w[imac]s wise, having wisdom,
   prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.]
   Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to
   all their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong,
   guilt, or sin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous
   retribution.
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         Fearless in his righteous cause.         --Milton.
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   Syn: Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest;
        equitable; rightful.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

righteous
    adj 1: characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of
           morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man
           availeth much"- James 5:16 [ant: unrighteous]
    2: morally justified; "righteous indignation"