'Righteousness' definitions:
Definition of 'righteousness'
(from WordNet)
noun
Adhering to moral principles [ant: unrighteousness]
Definition of 'Righteousness'
From: GCIDE
- Righteousness \Right"eous*ness\, n. [AS. rihtw[imac]snes.]
- 1. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A righteous act, or righteous quality. [1913 Webster]
- All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. --Isa. lxiv. 6. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The act or conduct of one who is righteous. [1913 Webster]
- Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. --Ps. cvi. 3. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Theol.) The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification. [1913 Webster]
- There are two kinds of Christian righteousness: the one without us, which we have by imputation; the other in us, which consisteth of faith, hope, and charity, and other Christian virtues. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
- Only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone. --Westminster Catechism. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Uprightness; holiness; godliness; equity; justice; rightfulness; integrity; honesty; faithfulness. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'righteousness'
From: Easton
- Righteousness See JUSTIFICATION.
Synonyms of 'righteousness'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- angelicalness,
- appropriateness,
- assured probity,
- beauty of holiness,
- blamelessness,
- character,
- Christianity,
- Christlikeness,
- Christliness,
- cleanness,
- correctitude,
- correctness,
- decencies,
- decency,
- decorousness,
- decorum,
- erectness,
- estimableness,
- fairness,
- fear of God,
- fitness,
- fittingness,
- godlikeness,
- godliness,
- godly-mindedness,
- good character,
- goodness,
- heavenliness,
- heavenly-mindedness,
- high ideals,
- high principles,
- high-mindedness,
- holiness,
- holy-mindedness,
- honesty,
- honor,
- honorableness,
- immaculacy,
- integrity,
- irreproachability,
- irreproachableness,
- justice,
- justness,
- moral excellence,
- moral rectitude,
- moral strength,
- morale,
- morality,
- niceness,
- nobility,
- normality,
- normativeness,
- odor of sanctity,
- otherworldliness,
- principles,
- probity,
- properness,
- proprieties,
- propriety,
- pureness,
- pureness of heart,
- purity,
- rectitude,
- reputability,
- respectability,
- right conduct,
- rightness,
- sainthood,
- saintlikeness,
- saintliness,
- saintship,
- sanctitude,
- sanctity,
- seemliness,
- seraphicalness,
- spiritual-mindedness,
- spirituality,
- stainlessness,
- suitability,
- unearthliness,
- unimpeachability,
- unimpeachableness,
- unspottedness,
- unworldliness,
- uprightness,
- upstandingness,
- virtue,
- virtuousness,
- worthiness