righteous

/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/

verb

  1. 1

    To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.

adjective

  1. 1

    Free from sin or guilt.

  2. 2

    Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.

    Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art.
  3. 3

    Justified morally.

    righteous indignation
  4. 4

    Awesome; great.

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