Righteous

Pronunciation:ˈraɪ.tʃəs
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Quick Translations

  • 正义的
  • 公正的
  • 道德的

Definitions

adjective

Definition

Morally right or justifiable; virtuous.

In ZH

合乎道德或正当的；有德行的。

Examples

  • The righteous superhero decided to save the cat from the tree, but it turned out to be a very angry raccoon!
  • In a world where everyone is trying to be righteous, it's tough to be the only one eating pizza for breakfast!
  • The righteous politician promised to clean up the city but was caught taking selfies with a giant pizza instead of actually working.

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, being righteous is often associated with doing the right thing, even when it's difficult. In the context of humor, the contrast between righteousness and everyday silly decisions can create a comedic effect.

noun

Definition

A person who is morally right or justifiable, often used to describe someone with a strong sense of ethics.

In ZH

一个在道德上正确或合乎道德的人，通常用来形容一个有强烈伦理观念的人。

Examples

  • The righteous came together to finally agree on the best pizza toppings, which was a surprisingly heated debate!
  • Feeling righteous, the professor decided to teach a class on ethics, but ended up discussing why cats are better than dogs!
  • The group of friends considered themselves righteous after rescuing a lost puppy, but they had forgotten to check if it belonged to their neighbor's cat.

Cultural Notes

In modern usage, especially in humorous contexts, 'righteous' can be used ironically to describe someone who is not as ethical as they claim; the juxtaposition often leads to humorous outcomes.