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righteous vs just

just vs righteous

righteous and just both are adjectives.

righteous is not an adverb while just is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
righteous No Yes No No
just No Yes No Yes
righteous (adjective) just (adjective)
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
morally justified fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
of moral excellence
righteous (adverb) just (adverb)
and nothing more
only a moment ago
(used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
indicating exactness or preciseness
exactly at this moment or the moment described
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
by a little
Difference between righteous and just

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