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righteous

Meaning

Conforming to a high standard of morality or justice; virtuous.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The old judge, with his kind eyes and steady hand, always made the right choices. He believed in fairness for everyone, and his decisions were always about what was good and just. Everyone trusted him because he lived a righteous life, always doing what was right.

The old farmer watched his neighbor, who had been cheated out of his best sheep, return them with a smile. He saw the man as truly righteous, choosing fairness even when he could have kept what wasn't his.

He spent his days mending the broken wind chimes that adorned the forgotten temple. Each careful placement of polished shell and bone felt righteous, a small act of kindness for a place no one else seemed to care about.

Barry the badger always tried to be righteous, even when stealing cookies. He believed his small thievery was a small price to pay for the neighborhood's overall happiness (fueled by his baking). It was a high standard of justice, he told himself, as he hid behind a bush with crumbs on his snout.

Barnaby the badger, known for his incredibly neat burrow and impeccable etiquette, was a truly righteous fellow. He'd never even *thought* about using a neighbor's truffle-sniffing snout without asking first. His virtue shone through, even when he politely declined the earthworm buffet.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

She always did the right thing, even when it was hard. Her actions were a testament to a truly righteous spirit, always striving for what was just and good. Everyone knew they could count on her to be fair and moral.

The judge, known for her unyielding commitment to fairness, delivered her verdict with a righteous certainty. Even the losing side couldn't fault her decisions; her adherence to true justice left no room for doubt.

The old caretaker, Silas, carefully mended the torn tapestry depicting ancient constellations. He worked with a quiet, righteous determination, ensuring every thread was placed according to the original design, a silent guardian of forgotten celestial knowledge.

After a particularly disastrous baking attempt, Bartholomew realized his chocolate chip cookies weren't just bad; they were fundamentally wrong. He felt a deep, righteous urge to never, ever let anyone taste them, especially not his dog, Bartholomew Jr., who deserved better than burnt dough.

Bartholomew meticulously polished his prize-winning, giant kumquat. He believed his dedication to its unblemished shine and perfect spherical form demonstrated a truly righteous commitment to horticultural excellence. After all, anyone who could achieve such kumquat perfection was surely a paragon of virtue.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

He always tried to act with a righteous spirit, making decisions that were just and morally sound, even when it was difficult. His unwavering commitment to doing what was right, not what was easy, earned him respect.

The veteran artisan, Elara, insisted on sourcing ethically harvested celestial mica, even when it meant significant delays and expense. Her commitment to these principles, her unwavering dedication to fair exchange and honest craft, was truly righteous. The resulting lunar tapestry shimmered with a purity that reflected her virtuous labor.

The grizzled prospector, after weeks of hardship, finally unearthed a small, glittering vein of gold. Instead of hoarding his find, he immediately shared it with the struggling settlement, his actions demonstrating a truly righteous spirit. This generosity, aligning with their shared need for justice, helped everyone survive the harsh winter.

My neighbor, a truly righteous soul, always returned my runaway garden gnomes. Last Tuesday, I spotted him meticulously polishing Bartholomew with a toothbrush, ensuring the ceramic adventurer met the highest standards of virtue before his return. He even lectured the gnome about its errant ways.

Bartholomew, a notoriously grumpy garden gnome, harbored a surprisingly righteous heart. Despite his perpetual scowl and habit of hurling acorns at passing squirrels, his commitment to preserving the pristine condition of Mrs. Higgins' prize-winning petunias was beyond reproach. He truly was a paragon of horticultural virtue.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

After witnessing the undeniable corruption, she felt a profound sense of duty to act. Her commitment to a righteous path, one that upheld equity and moral rectitude, compelled her to expose the malfeasance, even at great personal cost.

The magistrate, known for her uncompromising adherence to the law, delivered a truly righteous judgment, prioritizing fairness above all else, even when powerful interests implored otherwise. Her unwavering commitment to rectitude ensured justice prevailed for the downtrodden faction.

The young apprentice, despite immense pressure and lucrative offers, refused to betray the Guild's secrets. Her commitment to their arcane traditions and the protection of vulnerable knowledge was unequivocally righteous, a steadfast adherence to virtue that earned her the quiet respect of her elders.

Barnaby, a man whose moral compass consistently pointed north, was utterly perplexed by the town's recent penchant for competitive synchronized napping. His own attempts at slumber, guided by the strict tenets of the righteous napper—no snoring, no drooling, and absolutely no premature awakenings—were met with bewildered glares from the drooling, snoozing masses.

Barnaby, a self-proclaimed purveyor of artisanal pickling brine, insisted his peculiar fermentation practices were *righteous*, claiming divine inspiration guided his cabbage-shredding. Neighbors, however, found his predawn tuba serenades for the sauerkraut less virtuous and more a heinous infringement upon their somnolent repose.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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