righ·teous 
/ˈraɪtʃəs/ adjective
/ˈraɪtʃəs/ adjective formal 1 : morally good : following religious or moral laws
▪ a righteous person ▪ leading a righteous life 2 always used before a noun : caused by something that you believe is not morally right or fair
▪ righteous anger/indignation — see also self-righteous
▪ a righteous person ▪ leading a righteous life
▪ righteous anger/indignation — see also self-righteous
— righ·teous·ly adverb
— righ·teous·ness noun [noncount]
