virtuous

/'və:tjuəs/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Morally excellent; possessing or showing high moral standards: Describes a person who consistently does what is right and good according to ethical principles.
    • Chaste; pure, especially in matters of sexual conduct: Describes someone, traditionally often a woman, who abstains from sexual activity outside of marriage or is celibate.
Examples of Usage
  • Describing moral character:
    • She is known as a virtuous leader who always puts the needs of her community first.
    • His virtuous life, dedicated to charity, inspired many.
  • Describing chastity or purity:
    • In the historical novel, the heroine was praised for being virtuous and modest.
    • The tale often contrasts the virtuous maiden with the wicked temptress.
Advanced Usage
  • "Virtuous circle": A beneficial cycle of cause and effect, where a good action leads to another good outcome, reinforcing itself. (Note: This is a compound phrase).
    • Investing in education creates a virtuous circle of economic growth and social stability.
  • To be/feel virtuous: To have or experience a sense of moral satisfaction from one's actions.
    • After volunteering all weekend, she felt very virtuous.
Variants and Related Words
  • Virtuously (adverb): In a virtuous manner.
    • He acted virtuously in a difficult situation.
  • Virtue (noun): The quality of being morally good or righteous.
    • Honesty is a great virtue.
  • Virtuousness (noun): The state or quality of being virtuous.
Synonyms
  • Righteous: Morally right or justifiable.
  • Upright: Strictly honest or honorable.
  • Pure: Free from moral fault or guilt.
  • Chaste: Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
  • Ethical: Relating to moral principles.
Antonyms
  • Wicked: Evil or morally wrong.
  • Sinful: Characterized by or full of sin.
  • Immoral: Not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
  • Corrupt: Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly.
Related Idioms
  • A virtuous woman/man: A phrase often used to emphasize someone's strong moral character and integrity.
    • He was respected by all as a virtuous man.
  • The virtuous path: The course of action that is morally correct.
    • Despite the temptation, she chose to stay on the virtuous path.
Adjective
  1. in a state of sexual virginity
    • pure and vestal modesty
    • a spinster or virgin lady
    • men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal
  2. morally excellent

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