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Synonyms of righteousness

23 similar words

Another word for righteousness is integrity. Other synonyms of righteousness are honor, decency, godliness, probity and uprightness.

Synonyms and similar words for righteousness

nounHoliness; conformity of life to the divine law.

  • rectitudeConformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.
  • uprightnessThe state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  • holiness
  • godlinessThe condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion...
  • equity
  • justice
  • rightfulnessThe state or quality of being rightful.
  • integritySteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
  • honestyHonor; decency, propriety.
  • faithfulness
  • angelicalityThe state or condition of being angelical.
  • angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.
  • angelicity
  • angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.
  • decencyThe quality of being decent; propriety.
  • honorThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception...
  • probityIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
  • proprietyCorrectness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
  • saintlikenessThe state of being saintlike.
  • saintlinessThe property of being saintly.
  • seemlihoodThe state, condition, or quality of being seemly; seemliness.
  • seemlinessThe property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
  • virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.

Meaning of righteousness

  1. noun The quality or state of being righteous.
  2. noun Holiness; conformity of life to the divine law.
  3. noun A righteous act or quality.

Full definition of righteousness

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Questions about synonyms of righteousness

What is another word for righteousness?
Righteousness has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as integrity, honor, decency, godliness, probity, uprightness, saintliness and rectitude.
What does righteousness mean?
Righteousness means the quality or state of being righteous.

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