virtuous

The definition of virtuous is someone or something who is moral.

(adjective)

An example of virtuous is a nun.

See virtuous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME vertuous < OFr vertuos < LL virtuosus < L virtus, worth, virtue

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See virtuous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or showing virtue, especially moral excellence: led a virtuous life.
Possessing or characterized by chastity; pure: a virtuous woman. See Synonyms at moral.

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