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   virtuous

   /ˈvəːtʃʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing high moral standards: "she considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked" Similar righteousgoodmoralmorally correctethicaluprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonourableunbribableincorruptibleanti-corruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure as the driven snowwhiter than whitesinlesssaintlysaintlikegodlyangelicimmaculateimpeccableinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite badsinful
   • ▪ chaste (typically used of a woman). Similar virginalvirginchastemaidenlyvestalcelibateabstinentpurepure as the driven snowsinlessfree from sinflawlessspotlessundefileduntaintedunsullieduncorruptedintactinnocentdemuremodestdecentseemlydecorouswholesomeOpposite promiscuoussinful

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French vertuous, from late Latin virtuosus, from virtus ‘virtue’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. virtuously adverb
   • 2. virtuousness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › virtuousVirtuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VIRTUOUS is having or exhibiting virtue. How to use virtuous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Virtuous.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIRTUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VIRTUOUS definition: 1. having good moral qualities and behaviour: 2. A virtuous person thinks himself or herself…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIRTUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A virtuous person behaves in a moral and correct way. Louis was shown as an intelligent, courageous and virtuous family man. 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. I cleaned the flat, which left me feeling virtuous.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvirtuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of virtuous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (formal) behaving in a very good and moral way; showing high moral standards synonym irreproachable. She lived an entirely virtuous life. They believe strongly that work is virtuous. Want to learn more?

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › virtuousVirtuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › virtuousVirtuous - definition of virtuous by The Free Dictionary

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   Define virtuous. virtuous synonyms, virtuous pronunciation, virtuous translation, English dictionary definition of virtuous. adj. 1. Having or showing virtue, especially moral excellence: led a virtuous life. See Synonyms at moral. 2. Archaic Chaste: a virtuous woman....

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVIRTUOUS - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "VIRTUOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVIRTUOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   VIRTUOUS definition: behaving in a good and moral way. Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › virtuousVirtuous Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    She felt that she had made a virtuous decision by donating the money to charity. He tried to live virtuously. I admire her virtuousness.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › virtuous_adjvirtuous, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    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.