Right'eoüs, a.

(rī'chŭs) (Synop., § 130), a. [O. Eng. rightwīs, rightwīse, A-S. rihtwīs, from riht, right, and wīs, wise, having wisdom, prudent.] According with, or performing, that which is right; yielding to all their due; just; equitable; praiseworthy; merited; especially, free from guilt or sin; holy.

Fearless in his righteous cause, Milton.

Synonyms—Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest; equitable; rightful.