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