Rectitudinous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌrek-tə-ˈtüd-nəs/ rec·ti·tu·di·nous

Meaning & Definition of Rectitudinous

Rectitudinous (adjective)

  1. characterized by rectitude
  2. piously self-righteous

Rectitudinous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in self-righteous, pious

    similar: canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical, pious, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, jive (slang), left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous, affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural, empty, hollow, meaningless, deceitful, devious, dishonest, false, untruthful, facile, glib, superficial, bogus, sham, campy, facetious, jocular, tongue-in-cheek
    opposite: artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rectitudinous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rectitudinous:

Slang: jive
canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical, pious, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous, affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rectitudinous

Words with the opposite meaning of Rectitudinous:

artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

Origin & Etymology of Rectitudinous

Late Latin rectitudin-, rectitudo rectitude

First known use: 1897

Frequently Asked Questions about Rectitudinous

What does "Rectitudinous" mean?

"Rectitudinous" means characterized by rectitude. As an adjective, it is defined as: characterized by rectitude.

What is another word for "Rectitudinous"?

Other words for "Rectitudinous" include canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical, pious, sanctimonious and self-righteous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rectitudinous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rectitudinous"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rectitudinous". Common alternatives include canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical, pious, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure and artificial.

What is the opposite of "Rectitudinous"?

Antonyms of "Rectitudinous" include artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning and unfeigned.

Is "Rectitudinous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rectitudinous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Rectitudinous"?

"Rectitudinous" is pronounced /ˌrek-tə-ˈtüd-nəs/ and divided into syllables as rec·ti·tu·di·nous.

What is the origin of the word "Rectitudinous"?

"Rectitudinous" comes from Late Latin rectitudin-, rectitudo rectitude. First known use: 1897.

What is another word for "Rectitudinous" meaning "as in self-righteous, pious"?

When "Rectitudinous" (adjective) means as in self-righteous, pious, synonyms include canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical and pious. Opposites in this sense include artless, candid, genuine and heartfelt.