Synonyms for Righteous
Definition of righteous
- adjective
- characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James
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- morally justified; "righteous indignation"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "righteous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like good, just, moral can replace "righteous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "righteous" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Righteous" in song lyrics
See how righteous is used in real songs:
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"Alright, righteous"
Aceyalone — Golden Mic -
"We never hide this, unique rhymes styles is righteous"
Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts -
"I wanna drop it for the cause, I know you righteous"
Afu-Ra f/ Lady Blue, Q — Cry Baby