righteous

Definition

  • adjective: morally good
  • adjective: acting in accord with divine or moral law
  • synonyms: just, upright, equitable

Examples

  • It's OK to criticize, but don't be/get 'self-righteous' about it.

  • a 'self-righteous' person/tone

  • leading a 'righteous' life

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) JULES: Well, there's this passage I got memorized. It sort of fits the occasion. "Ezekiel" : . "The path of the righteous man... "is beset on all sides... "by the inequities of the selfish... "and the tyranny of evil men. "Blessed is he... (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction
  • (..) Y-yes. JULES: Well, there's this passage I got memorized... sort of fits this occasion. "Ezekiel" . "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides... "by the inequities of the selfish... "and the tyranny of evil men. "Blessed is he who in the name (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction