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vir·tue V0117300 (vûr′cho͞o)n.1. a. Moral excellence and righteousness; goodness.b. An example or kind of moral excellence: the virtue of patience.2. Archaic Chastity, especially in a woman.3. A particularly efficacious, good, or beneficial quality; advantage: a plan with the virtue of being practical.4. Effective force or power: believed in the virtue of prayer.5. virtues Christianity The fifth of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology.6. Obsolete Manly courage; valor.Idiom: by/in virtue of On the grounds or basis of; by reason of: well-off by virtue of a large inheritance.
[Middle English vertu, from Old French, from Latin virtūs, manliness, excellence, goodness, from vir, man; see wī-ro- in Indo-European roots.]virtue (ˈvɜːtjuː; -tʃuː) n1. the quality or practice of moral excellence or righteousness2. a particular moral excellence: the virtue of tolerance. 3. (Theology) any of the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) or theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity)4. any admirable quality, feature, or trait5. chastity, esp in women6. archaic an effective, active, or inherent power or force7. by virtue of in virtue of on account of or by reason of8. make a virtue of necessity to acquiesce in doing something unpleasant with a show of grace because one must do it in any case[C13: vertu, from Old French, from Latin virtūs manliness, courage, from vir man] ˈvirtueless adjvir•tue (ˈvɜr tʃu)
n. 1. conformity of one's life and conduct to moral and ethical principles; moral excellence; rectitude. 2. a particular moral excellence. 3. chastity; virginity: to lose one's virtue. 4. a good or admirable quality or property. 5. effective force; power or potency. 6. virtues, an order of angels. Compare angel (def. 1). 7. manly excellence; valor. Idioms: 1. by or in virtue of, by reason of; because of. 2. make a virtue of necessity, to make the best of a difficult or unsatisfactory situation. [1175–1225; vertu < Old French < Latin virtūtem, acc. of virtūs desirable male qualities, worth, virtue =vir man (seen virile) + -tūs abstract n. suffix] syn: See goodness. Virtue See Also: ACCOMPLISHMENT, MORALITY, PURITY - Admirable as the rabbit that lets a tortoise win the race —Mike Sommer
- Chaste as ice —William Shakespeare
- Chastity consists, like an onion, of a series of coats —Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Good as a mother —Vicki Baum
- Hanging on to his virtue like a thief to his loot —Paige Mitchell
- Like gentle streams beneath our feet innocence and virtue meet —William Blake
See Also: INNOCENCE - Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior —Juvenal
- Piety is like garlic. A little goes a long way —Rita Mae Brown
- Rare virtues are like rare plants or animals, things that have not been able to hold their own in the world —Samuel Butler
Butler’s comparison continues as follows: “A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner but more durable metal.” - Rich in virtue, like an infant —Lao Tzu
- True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes —Lord Halifax
- Virginal as Eve before she knew Adam —Anon
- Virgins are bores … like people with overpriced houses —Thomas McGuane
- Virtue and learning, like gold, have their intrinsic value; but if they are not polished, they certainly lose a great deal of their luster; and even polished brass will pass upon more people than rough gold —Lord Chesterfield
See Also: EDUCATION - Virtue is a kind of health, beauty and good habit of the soul —Plato
- A virtue is like a city set upon a hill, it cannot be hid —Robert Hichens
- Virtue is like an enemy avoided —Dante Alighieri
- Virtue is like a polar star, which keeps its place, and all stars turn towards it —Confucius
- Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set —Francis Bacon
- Virtue is like health: the harmony of the whole man —Thomas Carlyle
- Virtue is like precious odors —most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed —Francis Bacon
- Virtue lies like the gold in quartz; there is not very much of it and much pain has to be spent on the extracting of it —Jerome K. Jerome
- Virtue, like a strong and hardy plant, takes root in any place, if she finds there a generous nature and a spirit that shuns no labor —Plutarch
- Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed —William Shenstone
- Virtuous as convict in the death house —H. L. Mencken
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  virtue - the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrongmoral excellence, virtuousnessgood, goodness - moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" | | 2. |  virtue - any admirable quality or attribute; "work of great merit"meritworth - the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful | | 3. |  virtue - morality with respect to sexual relationssexual morality, chastitymorality - concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conductpureness, purity, honor, honour - a woman's virtue or chastity | | 4. |  virtue - a particular moral excellence cardinal virtue - one of the seven preeminent virtuesgood, goodness - moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" |
virtuenoun1. goodness, honour, integrity, worth, dignity, excellence, morality, honesty, decency, respectability, nobility, righteousness, propriety, probity, rectitude, worthiness, high-mindedness, incorruptibility, uprightness, virtuousness, ethicalness His mother was held up to the family as a paragon of virtue.
goodness vice, evil, corruption, sin, dishonesty, depravity, immorality, dishonour, debauchery, sinfulness, turpitude2. merit, strength, asset, plus (informal), attribute, good quality, good point, strong point His chief virtue is patience.
merit failing, drawback, shortcoming, frailty, weak point3. advantage, benefit, merit, credit, usefulness, efficacy There is no virtue in overexercising.4. chastity, honour, virginity, innocence, purity, maidenhood, chasteness His many attempts on her virtue were all unavailing.
chastity promiscuity, unchastityby virtue of because of, in view of, on account of, based on, thanks to, as a result of, owing to, by reason of, by dint of Mr Olaechea has British residency by virtue of his marriage.Quotations
"Virtue is the fount whence honour springs" [Christopher Marlowe Tamburlaine the Great]
"Virtue is its own reward" [Cicero De Finibus]
"Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set" [Francis Bacon Essays]
"For 'tis some virtue, virtue to commend" [William Congreve]
"Virtue could see to do what Virtue would"
"By her own radiant light, though sun and moon"
"Were in the flat sea sunk" [John Milton Comus]
"Against the threats"
"Of malice or of sorcery, or that power"
"Which erring men call chance, this I hold firm,"
"Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt,"
"Surprised by unjust force, but not enthralled" [John Milton Comus]
"It is queer how it is always one's virtues and not one's vices that precipitate one into disaster" [Rebecca West There Is No Conversation]
"The weakest of all weak things is a virtue which has not been tested in the fire" [Mark Twain The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg]virtuenoun1. The quality or state of being morally sound:good, goodness, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtuousness.2. The condition of being chaste:chastity, decency, innocence, modesty, purity, virginity, virtuousness.3. A special feature or quality that confers superiority:beauty, distinction, excellence, merit, perfection.4. A level of superiority that is usually high:caliber, merit, quality, stature, value, worth.Translationsvirtue (ˈvəːtʃuː) noun1. a good moral quality. Honesty is a virtue. 美德 美德2. a good quality. The house is small, but it has the virtue of being easy to clean. 優點 优点3. goodness of character etc. She is a person of great virtue. 操守 德行ˈvirtuous adjective morally good. She is a virtuous young woman. 品德高尚的 品行端正的，有道德的 ˈvirtuously adverb 品德高尚地 品行端正地，合乎道德地 ˈvirtuousness noun 品德高尚 正直高洁，贞德 virtue
in virtue of (something)Due to something; because of something; by reason of something. In virtue of your years of hard work and experience in the company, we think you would be well-suited to a managerial role within the company. I know that you feel the need to intervene in virtue of your role as a father, but you need to allow your children a greater degree of independence.See also: of, virtuelady of easy virtueeuphemism A prostitute. A: "I think that Lord Stewart is spending time with a lady of easy virtue." B: "No, surely not!"See also: easy, lady, of, virtueby virtue of (something)Due to something; because of something; by reason of something. By virtue of your years of hard work and experience, we think you would be well-suited to a managerial role. I know that you feel the need to intervene by virtue of your role as a father, but you need to allow your children a greater degree of independence.See also: by, of, virtueextoll the virtues of (someone or something)To highlight and praise the positive aspects of someone or something. My mother is always extolling the virtues of meditation, but it just doesn't do anything for me.See also: extoll, of, virtuemake a virtue of necessityTo attend to an obligation with a good attitude; to make the best of a situation in which one is required to do something. There will be many times in your life where you have to do something you don't want to, so it's best to learn very early how to make a virtue of necessity.See also: make, necessity, of, virtueof easy virtueGiven to sexual promiscuity, especially in exchange for money. A derogatory euphemism said almost exclusively of a woman. Of course, a woman of easy virtue will be the first one to be blamed in such a situation, ostracized and condemned as she already is in the public eye. I think that Lord Stewart is spending time with a lady of easy virtue.See also: easy, of, virtuea paragon of virtueOne who has perfect, unimpeachable moral or ethical values; one who has no faults or imperfections. Often used ironically or sarcastically. He's up there criticizing people for going against the ethos of the church, but he's hardly a paragon of virtue himself. You don't have to be a paragon of virtue, I just expect you to treat others with the kindness and respect you would want for yourself.See also: of, virtuevirtue is its own rewardDoing something because it is morally or ethically correct should be more important and satisfying than receiving some kind of tangible reward for doing so. A: "I went through all that trouble to find her missing dog, and all she gave me was a homemade cookie!" B: " Ah well, virtue is its own reward." No, thank you, I couldn't possibly accept that—virtue is its own reward, and I wouldn't feel comfortable taking money from you for what I did.See also: own, reward, virtuepatience is a virtueHaving patience is a very beneficial trait that will improve one's life. A: "But Mommy, I want the ice cream NOW!" B: "Honey, I said you could have some after we got home. Patience is a virtue, you know." I've got to wait another two weeks to find out how I did on the exam. Oh well, I suppose patience is a virtue.See also: patience, virtuevirtue signalingPublicly sharing or stating something, especially on social media or in a political context, that is intended to indicate and/or emphasize one's values or moral convictions. The term is often used in a derogatory way to criticize doing so as superficial or as intended to garner praise or admiration. I hope I'm wrong, but her anger about this issue strikes me as virtue signaling.See also: signal, virtueby virtue of somethingbecause of something; due to something. She's permitted to vote by virtue of her age. They are members of the club by virtue of their great wealth.See also: by, of, virtuemake a virtue of necessityProv. to do what you have to do cheerfully or willingly. When Bill's mother became sick, there was no one but Bill to take care of her, so Bill made a virtue of necessity and resolved to enjoy their time together.See also: make, necessity, of, virtuePatience is a virtue.Prov. It is good to be patient. Jill: I wish Mary would hurry up and call me back! Jane: Patience is a virtue. Fred: The doctor has kept us waiting for half an hour! If he doesn't call us into his office pretty soon, I may do something violent. Ellen: Calm down, dear. Patience is a virtue.See also: patience, virtueVirtue is its own reward.Prov. You should not be virtuous in hopes of getting a reward, but because it makes you feel good to be virtuous. Bill: If I help you, will you pay me? Fred: Virtue is its own reward.See also: own, reward, virtueby virtue ofAlso in virtue of. On the grounds of, by reason of, as in By virtue of a large inheritance she could easily afford not to work. [Early 1300s] See also: by, of, virtuemake a virtue of necessityDo the best one can under given circumstances, as in Since he can't break the contract, Bill's making a virtue of necessity. This expression first appeared in English in Chaucer's The Knight's Tale: "Then is it wisdom, as it thinketh me, to make virtue of necessity." Also see make the best of. See also: make, necessity, of, virtueof easy virtue (of a woman) promiscuous. Easy in the sense of ‘sexually compliant’ is found in Shakespeare 's Cymbeline: ‘Not a whit, Your lady being so easy’.See also: easy, of, virtuemake a virtue of necessity derive some credit or benefit from an unwelcome obligation. This is a concept found in Latin in the writings of St Jerome: facis de necessitate virtutem ‘you make a virtue of necessity’. It passed into Old French (faire de necessité vertu ) and was apparently first used in English around 1374 by Chaucer in Troilus and Criseyde. 1997 Spectator How important it is for humanity always to make a virtue out of necessity. See also: make, necessity, of, virtuea paragon of ˈvirtue a person who is without faults; a completely perfect person: We don’t expect all election candidates to be paragons of virtue.See also: of, virtueby/in ˈvirtue of something (formal) because of something: I was invited to a party at the embassy simply by virtue of being British.See also: by, of, something, virtuemake a ˌvirtue of neˈcessity act in a good or moral way, and perhaps expect praise for this, not because you chose to but because in that particular situation you had no choiceSee also: make, necessity, of, virtueˌvirtue is its own reˈward (saying) the reward for acting in a moral or correct way is the knowledge that you have done so, and you should not expect more than this, for example praise from other people or paymentSee also: own, reward, virtuemake a virtue of necessity, toTo make the best of things. This expression dates from the time of Chaucer, who may have been its originator in English (“Thanne is it wisdom, as it thinketh me, To maken virtu of necessitie,” The Knight’s Tale); there are still earlier versions in Latin. It has been repeated ever since. See also make the best of it.See also: make, of, virtuevirtue
virtue [Lat.,=manliness], in philosophy, quality of good in human conduct. The cardinal virtues, as presented by Plato, were wisdom (or prudence), courage, temperance, and justice. They are to be interpreted as descriptive of conduct rather than innate qualities and are achieved through proper training and discipline. They have been called natural virtues, as contrasted with the Christian theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. As early as the 14th cent. the Christian virtues were combined with the Platonic virtues and called the seven cardinal virtues, figuring largely, with the opposing seven deadly sins, in such medieval literature as Dante's Divine Comedy. Some contemporary philosophers, such as Alasdair MacIntyreMacIntyre, Alasdair C.
, 1929–, American philosopher. He teaches at the Univ. of Notre Dame in Indiana. His major contributions have come in ethics. In his highly influential book After Virtue
..... Click the link for more information. , have argued that traditional notions of virtue provide the best framework for reflection in ethics.virtue any of the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) or theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity) virtue
virtue [vir´choo] in bioethics, a trait of character that disposes a person habitually to excellence of intent and performance with respect to the telos proper to life as a human being or to a specific activity or role in life. Some virtues (such as cleanliness) are important socially rather than morally. (See also morality.) Virtues in medicine include trustworthiness, compassion, phronesis, justice, fortitude, temperance, integrity, and self-effacement.FinancialSeeBYVIRTUE
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Synonyms for virtuenoun goodnessSynonyms- goodness
- honour
- integrity
- worth
- dignity
- excellence
- morality
- honesty
- decency
- respectability
- nobility
- righteousness
- propriety
- probity
- rectitude
- worthiness
- high-mindedness
- incorruptibility
- uprightness
- virtuousness
- ethicalness
Antonyms- vice
- evil
- corruption
- sin
- dishonesty
- depravity
- immorality
- dishonour
- debauchery
- sinfulness
- turpitude
noun meritSynonyms- merit
- strength
- asset
- plus
- attribute
- good quality
- good point
- strong point
Antonyms- failing
- drawback
- shortcoming
- frailty
- weak point
noun advantageSynonyms- advantage
- benefit
- merit
- credit
- usefulness
- efficacy
noun chastitySynonyms- chastity
- honour
- virginity
- innocence
- purity
- maidenhood
- chasteness
Antonymsphrase by virtue ofSynonyms- because of
- in view of
- on account of
- based on
- thanks to
- as a result of
- owing to
- by reason of
- by dint of
Synonyms for virtuenoun the quality or state of being morally soundSynonyms- good
- goodness
- morality
- probity
- rectitude
- righteousness
- rightness
- uprightness
- virtuousness
noun the condition of being chasteSynonyms- chastity
- decency
- innocence
- modesty
- purity
- virginity
- virtuousness
noun a special feature or quality that confers superioritySynonyms- beauty
- distinction
- excellence
- merit
- perfection
noun a level of superiority that is usually highSynonyms- caliber
- merit
- quality
- stature
- value
- worth
Synonyms for virtuenoun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrongSynonyms- moral excellence
- virtuousness
Related Wordsnoun any admirable quality or attributeSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun morality with respect to sexual relationsSynonymsRelated Words- morality
- pureness
- purity
- honor
- honour
noun a particular moral excellenceRelated Words- cardinal virtue
- good
- goodness
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