Righteous
Pronunciation : Right"eous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS.rightwis; riht right + wis wise, having wisdom, prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.]
Definition : Defn: 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