self´-right´eous|ly — self right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective. thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »She s narrow and self righteous (Eden Phillpotts). –self´ right´eous|ly, adverb. –self´ right´eous|ness … Useful english dictionary
self´-right´eous|ness — self right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective. thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »She s narrow and self righteous (Eden Phillpotts). –self´ right´eous|ly, adverb. –self´ right´eous|ness … Useful english dictionary
self-righteous — self right′eous adj. confident of one s own righteousness, esp. when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others • Etymology: 1670–80 self right′eously, adv. self right′eousness, n … From formal English to slang
Self-righteousness — Self right eous*ness, n. The quality or state of being self righteous; pharisaism. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Self-righteous — Self right eous, a. Righteous in one s own esteem; pharisaic. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
righteous — right|eous [ˈraıtʃəs] adj [: Old English; Origin: rihtwis, from riht right (noun) + wis wise ] 1.) righteous indignation/anger etc strong feelings of anger when you think a situation is not morally right or fair ▪ He was full of righteous… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Classical compass winds — The Tower of the Winds in Athens Classical compass winds refers to the naming and association of winds in Mediterranean classical antiquity (Ancient Greece and Rome) with the points of geographic direction and orientation. Ancient wind roses… … Wikipedia