Category:Righteous

Right"eous, a. Etym: [oe. rightways, rightwise, as.rightwis; riht Right + wis wise, having wisdom, prudent. See right, a., Wise, a.]

Defn: 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. Fearless in his righteous cause. Milton.

Syn. -- upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest; Equitable; rightful.