Basic Details
Word: Righteous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Acting in a morally right way; having good ethics.
Synonyms: Virtuous, moral, upright
Antonyms: Unjust, immoral, wicked
Idioms and Phrases
- Righteous indignation: Feeling anger at something wrong or unfair. Example: "She felt righteous indignation when she saw the unfair treatment of her friend."
- Live by the sword, die by the sword: If one lives in a violent way, they may meet violence in return, often used to suggest that only righteous actions yield righteous outcomes. Example: "He knew that if he acted unfairly, he would face the consequences, as 'you live by the sword, you die by the sword'."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The righteous hero fought for justice and stood up against bullies.
Example 2: It is important to make righteous choices to help others in need.
Example 3: She felt proud of her righteous actions when she helped to save the environment.
Fun Fact
The word "righteous" has its roots in Old English, originating from the word "riht", which means "right" or "just". Over time, it evolved to encompass the broader moral implications we associate with being virtuous today.
Famous Quote
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "righteous" mean?
a) Acting in a morally right way
b) Being lazy and uninterested
c) Having fun
d) Looking nice
Answer: a) Acting in a morally right way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "righteous"?
a) Wicked
b) Moral
c) Careless
d) Dishonest
Answer: b) Moral
3. What is an antonym of "righteous"?
a) Virtuous
b) Just
c) Unjust
d) Noble
Answer: c) Unjust
4. Which sentence uses "righteous" correctly?
a) The righteous actor played the leading role in a movie.
b) The righteous person helped those in need.
c) He had a righteous sandwich for lunch.
d) The righteous cat slept all day.
Answer: b) The righteous person helped those in need.
5. Which idiom is closely related to being "righteous"?
a) Righteous indignation
b) As brave as a lion
c) Piece of cake
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: a) Righteous indignation
