Definitions of righteous

1. morally justified; " righteous indignation"

2. Living according to the law of God; blameless; virtuous; upright; becoming; fitting; as, righteous anger; just; as, a righteous cause.

3. Living and acting according to right and justice: free from guilt or sin: equitable: merited.

4. Just; upright; virtuous; deserved.

5. Morally right; just; upright; equitable.

6. Holy; upright; just; equitable; merited.

7. Agreeing with right; living, acting, or done according to the will of God; honest; just; equitable.