characterized by uprightness or morality

a righteous observance of the law.

morally right or justifiable

righteous indignation.

acting in an upright, moral way; virtuous

a righteous and godly person.

Slang . absolutely genuine or wonderful

some righteous playing by a jazz great.

the righteous, ( used with a plural verb ) righteous persons collectively.

adjective

bad , corrupt , dishonest , immoral , unfair

adjective

angelic , blameless , charitable , commendable , conscientious , creditable , deserving , devoted , devout , dutiful , equitable , ethical , exemplary , fair , faithful , godlike , guiltless , holy , honorable , impartial , innocent , irreproachable , just , laudable , law-abiding , matchless , meritorious , moral , noble , peerless , philanthropic , philanthropical , praiseworthy , punctilious , pure , reverent , right-minded , saintly , scrupulous , sinless , spiritual , sterling , trustworthy , upright , virtuous , worthy , good , incorruptible , true , upstanding , principled , proper , right , rightful , godly , honest , magnanimous , pious , rectitudinous , religiose , religious , smug