Education is the path to happiness, peace, righteousness, and success.
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Righteousness
/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/
Synonyms for "righteousness" (102 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
Strong matches (30)
Noun(5 words)
fear of godfitnessfittingnessgodlikenessgodlinessgodly-mindednessgoodgood charactergoodnessheavenlinessheavenly-mindednesshigh idealshigh principleshigh-mindednessholinessholy-mindednesshonestyhonorhonorablenessimmaculacy
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Related words (51)
moral excellencemoral rectitudemoral strengthmoralemoralitynicenessnobilitynormalitynormativenessodor of sanctityotherworldlinessprinciplesprobitypropernessproprietiesproprietypurenesspureness of heartpurityrectitude
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reputabilityrespectabilityright conductrightnesssainthoodsaintlikenesssaintlinesssaintshipsanctitudesanctityseemlinessseraphicalnessspiritual-mindednessspiritualitystainlessnesssuitabilityunearthlinessunimpeachabilityunimpeachablenessunspottednessunworldlinessuprightnessupstandingnessvirtuevirtuousnessworthiness
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: angelicalness, appropriateness, assured probity, beauty of holiness, blamelessness.
- Sentence evidence is available for righteousness, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "righteousness".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "righteousness"
Keep "righteousness" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "righteousness" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "righteousness", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "righteousness" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesbiblical righteousnessmoral righteousnesspath to righteousnesspursuit of righteousnessrighteousness doctrineself righteousness
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
5 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
2 entries- vanhurskas teko noun (righteous act, or righteous quality)
- vanhurskaus noun (righteous act, or righteous quality)
Portuguese
1 entries- moralidade noun (righteous act, or righteous quality)
Spanish
2 entries- buena obra noun (righteous act, or righteous quality)
- rectitud noun (righteous act, or righteous quality)
Sample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they will be filled.
Source: tatoeba (5320384)
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Source: tatoeba (5320395)
And do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.
Source: tatoeba (6025794)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "righteousness"?
Closest matches include angelicalness, appropriateness, assured probity, beauty of holiness, blamelessness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "righteousness"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.