rectitudinous

rectitudinous
rectitudinously, adv.
/rek'ti toohd"n euhs, -tyoohd"-/, adj.
1. characterized by or given to rectitude.
2. virtuously self-righteous; pious.
[1895-1900; < LL rectitudin- (s. of rectitudo RECTITUDE) + -OUS]

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