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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.

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   Virtuous definition: conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright. See examples of VIRTUOUS used in a sentence.

5. 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.

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

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   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.

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

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   virtuous. 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.

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

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   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.

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

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

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    Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Having, or characterized by, moral virtue; righteous.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIRTUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    VIRTUE definition: 1. a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good: 2. an advantage…. Learn more.