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vir·tu·ous \ˈvərchəwəs, ˈvə̄ch-, ˈvəich-\ adjective Etymology: Middle English virtuous, vertuous, from Middle French virtueus, vertueus, from Late Latin virtuosus, from virtus strength, virtue + -osus -ous — more at virtue 1. obsolete : displaying valor : brave, valiant 2. : capable of bringing forth a powerful effect : having potent usually beneficial qualities : efficacious 3. : having or exhibiting virtue : acting in a just way and in accordance with moral laws : devoid of wickedness < a virtuous man > 4. : characterized by virtue : morally excellent : righteous < virtuous indignation is a powerful stimulant but a dangerous diet — G.B.Shaw > < his eyes wild with virtuous anger — Joseph Conrad > 5. : chaste, pure < would have known all about those young girls … whether they were still virtuous, what books they read — Aldous Huxley > Synonyms: see moral |