virtuous

adjective
UK: /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əs/
US: /ˈvɝː.tʃu.əs/

  1. Having good moral qualities and behavior; morally good.

    1. She is a virtuous woman.
    2. He described her as a virtuous, hard-working young woman who deserved a better life.

  2. Behaving in a moral and correct way.

    1. He felt virtuous after helping the old lady.
    2. They lived a simple, virtuous life, untouched by the scandals of the city.

Synonyms

righteous ethical good honorable moral

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "virtuous" in English means: Having good moral qualities and behavior; morally good., Behaving in a moral and correct way..

The phonetic transcription of "virtuous" is /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əs/ in British English and /ˈvɝː.tʃu.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "virtuous": righteous, ethical, good, honorable, moral.

Example usage of "virtuous": "She is a virtuous woman.". More examples on the page.