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righteously-done

|right-eous-ly-done|

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/ˈraɪtʃəsli dʌn/

morally right action

Etymology
Etymology Information

'righteously-done' originates from the combination of 'righteous' and 'done', where 'righteous' comes from Old English 'rihtwīs', meaning 'just' or 'virtuous', and 'done' is the past participle of 'do'.

Historical Evolution

'righteously-done' evolved from the Old English 'rihtwīs' and the past participle 'done', forming a modern compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'righteous' meant 'just' or 'virtuous', and 'done' meant 'completed'. Together, they convey the idea of an action completed in a morally right manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed in a morally right or justifiable manner.

The decision was righteously-done, ensuring fairness for all parties involved.

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Last updated: 2025/05/08 08:48