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Definition righteous in British English

righteous adjective

adjective
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
Example

righteous people

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righteous feelings are caused by a belief that you are right to feel angry, for example because of something bad or wrong

Example

a storm of righteous indignation from free-speech campaigners

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Definition righteous in British English