virtuous
ˈvɜːrtʃuəs
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Definition of virtuous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
ethicsshowing high moral standards in character or actions
  • She is known as a virtuous leader in her community.
ethical righteous upright
2.
moralityRarechaste or maintaining sexual purityRare
  • She remained virtuous until marriage.
celibate chaste pure
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Expressions with virtuous

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process where a favorable outcome leads to more favorable outcomes
The company's investment in employee training created a virtuous circle of productivity and morale.
beneficial cycle where positive actions lead to more positive outcomes
The company's investment in technology created a virtuous cycle of growth.

Origin of virtuous

Latin, virtus (moral excellence)

Terms with virtuous included in their meaning

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ethics
male who is virtuous and morally upright
goodadj.
moral quality
morally right or virtuous
morality
become very virtuous or morally good
virtuous action
act in a morally right way
false behavior
acting against claimed beliefs or pretending to be virtuous
storytelling
character in a story who is considered morally right or virtuous
virtuous life
live a life of virtue and goodness
virtuous
befitting a priest, especially in virtue

Examples of virtuous in a sentence

  • Their virtuous behavior earned widespread public respect.
  • He was praised for his virtuous behavior.
  • Her virtuous reputation was known throughout the community.

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  1. French:vertueux, pur, ...
  2. German:tugendhaft, keusch, ...
  3. Italian:virtuoso, casto, ...
  4. Spanish:íntegro, casto, ...
  5. Portuguese:virtuoso, casto, ...
  6. Chinese:品德高尚的, 贞洁的, ...
  7. Japanese:徳の高い, 貞淑な, ...
  8. Arabic:فَاضِل, عَفِيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסָרִי, בָּתוּל, ...
  10. Russian:добродетельный, целомудренный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:добродійний, цнотлива, ...
  12. Hindi:सदाचारी, पवित्र, ...

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