Definitions for virtuous
ˈvɜr tʃu əsvir·tu·ous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. virtuousadjective

   morally excellent

2. pure, vestal, virgin, virginal, virtuousadjective

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. virtuousadjective

   Full of virtue, having excellent moral character.

2. Etymology: From Middle English, Anglo Norman, ultimately from virtuōsus, from virtus.

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1. virtuous

   Virtue (Latin: virtus) is moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. In other words, it is a behavior that shows high moral standards: doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong. The opposite of virtue is vice. Other examples of this notion include the concept of merit in Asian traditions as well as De (Chinese 德). Buddhism's four brahmavihara ("Divine States") can be regarded as virtues in the European sense.

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1. virtuous

   Virtuous refers to having or showing high moral standards, or exhibiting behavior that is morally excellent, righteous, or ethical. Someone who is virtuous typically demonstrates qualities such as honesty, integrity, kindness, patience, selflessness, courage, and respect, among others. They often act in ways that are in accordance with moral and ethical principles.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Virtuousadjective

   possessing or exhibiting virtue

2. Virtuousadjective

   exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave

3. Virtuousadjective

   having power or efficacy; powerfully operative; efficacious; potent

4. Virtuousadjective

   having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action

5. Virtuousadjective

   chaste; pure; -- applied especially to women

6. Etymology: [OE. vertuous, OF. vertuos, vertuous, F. vertueux, fr. L. Virtuous. See Virtue, and cf. Virtuoso.]

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of virtuous in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of virtuous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of virtuous in a Sentence

1. Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness:

   The man who suffers from a sense of sin is suffering from a particular kind of self-love. In all this vast universe the thing that appears to him of most importance is that he himself should be virtuous. It is a grave defect in certain forms of traditional religion that they have encouraged this particular kind of self-absorption.

2. Christen Kuikoua:

   Your enemies will never be at ease, even in your exile, for they fear your presence and the very essence of your being. The mere sound or whisper of your name strikes terror in their hearts. But fear not, for goodness is always rewarded to the virtuous, and karma serves justice to the offenders.

3. Martin Luther:

   Men are not made religious by performing certain actions which are externally good, but they must first have righteous principles, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions.

4. Sanskrit Proverb:

   As far and wide the vernal breeze Sweet odours waft from blooming trees, So, too, the grateful savour spreads To distant lands of virtuous deeds.

5. Monique Villa:

   The goal is to create a virtuous circle, so that once one company in an industry has that award, others will want to join in.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=virtuous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Virtuous
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtuous
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtuous