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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