| 单词 | rectitude |
| 释义 | rectitude (once / 2954 pages) n Rectitude refers to behavior that is correct, upright and honorable. You have moral rectitude if you refuse to be involved with a plan that some kids in your class have to cheat on a test. This is a word that's easy to remember! First of all, rectitude sounds like rector, a member of the clergy, who is supposed to be a person with a highly moral ... 'tude, if you will. It also has the same prefix as rectangle, that most upright of geometric figures. If someone talks about fiscal rectitude, they are concerned with doing the right thing financially. WORD FAMILYrectitude: rectitudes USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Fox endowed Dr. Bombay, a warlock, with a dotty rectitude and utter confidence, reinforced by his crisp and friendly British accent. New York Times(Dec 15, 2016) The unfolding bonanza belies the country’s reputation for fiscal rectitude, forged over a decade spent admonishing its neighbors to cut spending and reduce public debts. Wall Street Journal(Nov 25, 2016) I'm the same guy, though, which tells me that it's my wiring, not my moral rectitude, that controls the kind of temptations that threaten me. New York Times(Nov 13, 2016) n righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest Syn|Hyper uprightness righteousness adhering to moral principles |
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