Definitions and Examples of saintly, virtuous, righteous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Relating to or resembling a saint; morally pure and virtuous.
Example
She was known for her saintly acts of kindness and compassion towards others.
Having or showing high moral standards; behaving in a way that is morally good and honorable.
Example
He was praised for his virtuous behavior and honesty in all his dealings.
Morally right or justifiable; acting in accordance with divine or moral law.
Example
The judge made a righteous decision based on the evidence presented in court.
Key Differences: saintly vs virtuous vs righteous
- 1Saintly refers to someone who is like a saint, morally pure and virtuous.
- 2Virtuous describes someone who has high moral standards and behaves in an honorable way.
- 3Righteous refers to someone who acts in accordance with divine or moral law.
Effective Usage of saintly, virtuous, righteous
- 1Moral Discussions: Use these antonyms to discuss morality and ethics.
- 2Character Descriptions: Use these words to describe characters in stories or movies.
- 3Compliments: Use these antonyms to compliment someone's good behavior or actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unsaintly are saintly, virtuous, and righteous. These words describe people or actions that are morally good, pure, and honorable. Use them to discuss morality and ethics, describe characters in stories or movies, and compliment someone's good behavior or actions.
