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adjective
- 1. having or showing high moral standards: "she considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of VIRTUOUS is having or exhibiting virtue. How to use virtuous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Virtuous.
VIRTUOUS definition: 1. having good moral qualities and behaviour: 2. A virtuous person thinks himself or herself…. Learn more.
Some common synonyms of virtuous are ethical, moral, noble, and righteous. While all these words mean "conforming to a standard of what is right and good," virtuous implies moral excellence in character. not a religious person, but virtuous nevertheless.
Virtuous definition: conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright. See examples of VIRTUOUS used in a sentence.
Virtuous is “good” with a halo. If you call someone virtuous, you are saying that person is living according to high moral standards. Someone virtuous is who you want leading your Girl Scout troop.
1. adjective. A virtuous person behaves in a moral and correct way. Louis was shown as an intelligent, courageous and virtuous family man. 2. adjective. If you describe someone as virtuous, you mean that they have done what they ought to do and feel very pleased with themselves, perhaps too pleased.
adjective. /ˈvɜːtʃuəs/ /ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/ (formal) behaving in a very good and moral way; showing high moral standards synonym irreproachable. a wise and virtuous man. She lived an entirely virtuous life. They believe strongly that work is virtuous. Topics Personal qualities c2. Take your English to the next level.
Britannica Dictionary definition of VIRTUOUS. [more virtuous; most virtuous] : morally good : having or showing virtue. a virtuous man/woman. virtuous behavior/conduct. She felt that she had made a virtuous decision by donating the money to charity.
VIRTUOUS definition: behaving in a good and moral way. Learn more.
What does the word virtuous mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word virtuous, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. virtuous has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
