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

  • (..) He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the quiet waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... ...I will fear no evil, for you are with me. (..)
    2003 Big Fish
  • (..) I appreciate that! You worried you, and your swaps were getting played? Well, this is an opportunity for you to meet who you're betting against! Try not to get too righteous and listen a little! OK, Fine! Who is this guy? A real solid-gold asshole! I'm a CDO-manager (..)
    2015 The Big Short
  • (..) Once, I was a cop. A road warrior searching for a righteous cause. As the world fell... ...each of us in our own way was broken. It was hard to know who was more crazy. (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road