virtue

noun
UK: /ˈvɜːtʃuː/
US: /ˈvɜːrtʃuː/

  1. Behavior showing high moral standards.

    1. Patience is a virtue.
    2. She was a model of virtue after years of selfish behavior.

  2. A good quality or advantage that someone or something has.

    1. Honesty is a virtue.
    2. His virtue lies in his unwavering commitment to his family.

  3. A particular moral excellence.

    1. Charity is considered a virtue.
    2. He saw her courage as her greatest virtue during the crisis.

Synonyms

integrity excellence morality merit honor advantage goodness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "virtue" in English means: Behavior showing high moral standards., A good quality or advantage that someone or something has., A particular moral excellence..

The phonetic transcription of "virtue" is /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ in British English and /ˈvɜːrtʃuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "virtue": integrity, excellence, morality, merit, honor, advantage, goodness.

Example usage of "virtue": "Patience is a virtue.". More examples on the page.