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Antonyms for righteously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : rahy-chuhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈraɪ tʃəs



Definition of righteously

Origin :
  • early 16c. alteration of rightwise, from Old English rihtwis, from riht (see right) + wis "wise, way, manner" (see wise (adj.)). Suffix altered by influence of courteous, etc. Meaning "genuine, excellent" is 1942 in jazz slang. Related: Righteously.
  • As in justly : adv fairly
  • As in right : adv fairly, justly
  • As in truly : adv really, doubtlessly
  • As in morally : adv in accordance with accepted standards of conduct
Example sentences :
  • Righteously and honourably he would obtain them, if he might, or else forego them.
  • Extract from : « Anabasis » by Xenophon
  • The streamlet should run through the land of them with whom we are righteously at war.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • How righteously they could be used we shall see in the case of Bernard.
  • Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 of 8 » by Various
  • If she wins, she will win squarely and righteously, and never have to blush.
  • Extract from : « The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 4, 1886-1900 » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
  • And know that we be of the race of Saturn, who do righteously, not by constraint, but of our own will.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Virgil » by Alfred J. Church
  • This is another noble occupation, if it is only carried on properly and righteously.
  • Extract from : « Gospel Doctrine » by Joseph F. Smith
  • They would render to all their dues, while they would humbly but righteously claim their own.
  • Extract from : « Fifty Notable Years » by John G. Adams
  • That makes me feel it so bitterly, so loftily, and so righteously.
  • Extract from : « Erema » by R. D. Blackmore
  • I can now see, at a glance, how all can be speedily and righteously accomplished.
  • Extract from : « The Rangers » by D. P. Thompson
  • He hates cruelty and injustice as righteously as he hates anarchy.
  • Extract from : « Hours in a Library » by Leslie Stephen

Synonyms for righteously

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