righteousness
Righteousness (noun) means the quality of being morally right or virtuous. Example: “The sermon spoke of righteousness and forgiveness.”
How to use righteousness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state or quality of being righteous — morally upright and just.
Word forms
righteousnesses plural
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The sermon spoke of _____ and forgiveness.
Etymology
From Old English rihtwīsnes, formed from righteous plus -ness.
Rhymes for righteousness
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What does “righteousness” mean?
The word “righteousness” means the quality of being morally right or virtuous. In plain terms, the state or quality of being righteous — morally upright and just.
How do you pronounce “righteousness”?
“Righteousness” is pronounced RYT-shuhs-nuhs (/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “righteousness” in a sentence?
Here is “righteousness” used in a sentence: “The sermon spoke of righteousness and forgiveness.”
What part of speech is “righteousness”?
“Righteousness” is a noun.
Where does the word “righteousness” come from?
The word “righteousness” comes from Old English. From Old English rihtwīsnes, formed from righteous plus -ness.
Is “righteousness” a common word?
“Righteousness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.