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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 |