RIGHTEOUSLY

righteously

(adverb) in a righteous manner; “righteously indignant”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

righteously (comparative more righteously, superlative most righteously)

In a righteous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Right"eous*ly, adv. Etym: [AS. rightwislice.]

Definition: In a righteous manner; as, to judge righteously.

RIGHTEOUS

Right"eous, a. Etym: [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS.rightwis; riht right + wis wise, having wisdom, prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.]

Definition: Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to all their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, or sin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous retribution. Fearless in his righteous cause. Milton.

Syn.

– Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest; equitable; rightful.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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