Righteously Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹaɪtʃəsɫi

RAHY-chuhs-lee

UK

ɹˈaɪtʃəsli

RY-chuhs-lee

Definition

In a way that shows you are morally right, fair, or acting with strong principles. Often used to describe actions done out of a sense of justice or goodness.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or literary tone. Common in discussions about ethics, religion, or strong convictions. Sometimes used ironically. Often paired with verbs like 'act', 'speak', or 'live'.

• Spanish: justamente - rectamente - con rectitud
• Portuguese (BR): justamente - com retidão
• Portuguese (PT): justamente - com retidão
• Chinese (Simplified): 公正地 - 正义地
• Chinese (Traditional): 公正地 - 正義地
• Hindi: धर्मपूर्वक - न्यायपूर्वक
• Arabic: بِعَدْلٍ - بِاستقامةٍ
• Bengali: ন্যায়সঙ্গভাবে - ধর্মীয়ভাবে সঠিকভাবে
• Russian: праведно - справедливо (морально)
• Japanese: 正義に - 義をもって
• Vietnamese: chính nghĩa - một cách công bằng
• Korean: 의롭게 - 정의롭게
• Turkish: adilce - hakça (ahlaklı şekilde)
• Urdu: راستبازی سے - انصاف کے ساتھ
• Indonesian: secara benar - dengan adil

Example Sentences

She spoke righteously about helping the poor.

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He acted righteously in a difficult situation.

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They tried to solve the problem righteously.

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He defended his friends righteously, not caring what others thought.

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Even when everyone else cheated, she played the game righteously.

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People admired her for always standing up righteously for what she believed in.

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