Synonyms of righteous
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Another word for righteous is pure. Other synonyms of righteous are moral, blameless, sinless, virtuous and guiltless.
Synonyms and similar words for righteous
adjectiveFree from sin or guilt.
- guiltlessFree from guilt; innocent.
- sinlessWithout sin; never having sinned.
- blamelessFree from blame; without fault; innocent.
- clean
- clean-handed BritishInnocent and candid; free from corruption.
- clean as a hound's toothVery innocent.
- clean as a whistleCompletely innocent; beyond moral reproach.
- clear figurativelyFree of guilt, or suspicion.
- dovelike figurativelyPeaceful; innocent; pacifist.
- innocent
- innocent as the babe unbornEntirely innocent.
- innocent as the child unbornUtterly innocent.
- irreprehensibleNot reprehensible, blameless, without blame; innocent.
- nonblameworthyNot blameworthy.
- offenselessUnoffending; innocent; inoffensive; harmless.
- pureFree of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
- unblameableInnocent.
- unblameworthyNot blameworthy.
- uncalculatingNot calculating; not conniving; innocent.
- not guilty nonstandardInnocent.
- sackless British, archaicBlameless, guiltless, innocent.
- unguilty archaicNot guilty.
adjectiveMoral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
- decorousMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming...
- chaste
- continent
- correct
- upstanding
- delicate
- decent
- deserving
- dutiful
- duteous
- good
- honest
- meritoriousDeserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
- modest
- moralOf or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude.
- noble
- right
- right-minded
- straight
- uprighteousRighteous.
- virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.
- well-intentionedHaving good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
- whole-souledSingle-minded of purpose.
- worthy
- desertful obsoleteDeserving; meritorious.
- virtual obsolete
adjectiveAwesome; great.
- dopeAmazing; cool.
- lit
- wicked
- amazing
- astoundingThat astounds or astound.
- awe-inspiringInspiring awe; awesome.
- awesome
- sensational
- awesomesauce slang
- based
- beatific
- bewilderingVery baffling, confusing, or perplexing, often due to a very large choice being available.
- blissful
- celestial
- cool
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divine
- enchantingHaving the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.
- excellent
- extraordinary
- fireAmazing; excellent.
- heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
- heavenlyStrongly or sublimely good, beautiful, or pleasurable.
- hellagood US, slangVery good.
- impressive
- incredible
- inspiringProviding inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
- gloriousExcellent, wonderful; delightful.
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- grand
- grandiose
- great
- magnificent
- major
- majesticHaving qualities of splendor or royalty.
- marvellousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- mystifyingVery hard to understand; baffling.
- mythicAmazing, epic, legendary.
- neat
- outstandingExceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
- phenomenal
- powerful
- rad slangA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
- selcouthStrange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.
- stupendous
- stupefyingThat causes stupefaction.
- sublime
- surpassingBecoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding.
- terrific
- tight slang
- unbelievable
- unreal
- wonderfulTending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.
- wondrousWonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
- awful archaic
- far out dated, slang
- goshwow dated, slang
- gnarly dated, slang
- groovy dated, slang
- splendent archaicSplendid, marvellous, wonderful.
adjectiveMajor; large; significant.
Meaning of righteous
- adjective Free from sin or guilt.
- adjective Moral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
- adjective Justified morally.
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