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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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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

4. 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.

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

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

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   Definition of virtuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   4 days ago · 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVIRTUOUS - All you need to know about it - Collins Online ...

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    1. A virtuous person behaves in a moral and correct way. [...] 2. 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. [...] More. Synonyms of 'virtuous' • good, moral, ethical [...] • chaste, pure, innocent [...]

11. 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.