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righteous man

[ˈraɪtʃəs mæn]
nounmasculinepl: righteous men
homem justo
1. A man who is morally upright, virtuous, and adheres to principles of justice and righteousness
He was known as a righteous man who always stood up for what was right.
Ele era conhecido como um homem justo que sempre defendia o que era correto.
2. A man who lives according to religious or moral principles; a virtuous person
The righteous man in the community was respected by all.
O homem justo da comunidade era respeitado por todos.
Synonyms
virtuous manmoral manupright manjust manhonorable manethical man
Antonyms
wicked manimmoral manunethical mancorrupt mandishonorable man

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
homem justo
Most common usage
Brazil
homem virtuoso
More formal or literary context
Portugal
homem recto
Formal Portuguese usage; 'recto' emphasizes moral straightness
Religious contexts
homem piedoso
Emphasizes spiritual and religious righteousness

Related Idioms & Phrases

a righteous man among sinners
righteous man in a wicked world
the righteous man's burden
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