virtuous

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

(adjective)

An example of virtuous is a nun.

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See virtuous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. having, or characterized by, moral virtue; righteous
  2. chaste: said of a woman
  3. Archaic having potency; efficacious

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

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See virtuous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

Related Forms:

  • virˈtu·ous·ly adverb
  • virˈtu·ous·ness noun

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