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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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. Panchatantra:

   The lustre of a virtuous character cannot be defaced, nor can the vices of a vicious man ever become lucid. A jewel preserves its lustre, though trodden in the mud, but a brass pot, though placed upon the head, is brass still.

2. The Hitopadesa:

   Knowledge produces mildness of speech; mildness of speech, a good character; a good character, wealth; wealth, if virtuous actions attend it, happiness.

3. Joseph Addison, Cato:

   Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man.

4. Christen Kuikoua:

   A man's downfall can be traced back to a woman, just as his triumph can also be attributed to her. A virtuous wife uplifts her husband, whereas an arrogant one brings about his downfall. Thus, wives, lay the foundation of your homes with virtue and strength, while men, stay committed and focused rather than seeking fleeting pleasures.

5. Mahabharata:

   ?Tis not for gain, for fame, from fear That righteous men injustice shun, And virtuous men hold virtue dear: An inward voice they seem to hear, Which tells them duty must be done.

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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