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virtuous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɜrtʃuəs/ · UK /ˈvɜːtʃuəs/

virtuous means: Behaving in a good and honest way and trying to do what is right.

adjective

MORALLY GOODC1

Behaving in a good and honest way and trying to do what is right.

  • She tried to live a virtuous life.
  • The story presents him as a virtuous ruler.
  • He felt virtuous after returning the lost money.

Similar words: good, moral, upright

Opposites: wicked, immoral

Common phrases: virtuous person, virtuous life, virtuous behaviour

Questions about virtuous

What does virtuous mean?

Behaving in a good and honest way and trying to do what is right.

What is virtuous in other languages?

Türkçe: erdemli · Español: virtuoso · Français: vertueux · Deutsch: tugendhaft · Italiano: virtuoso · 日本語: 徳の高い

How do you pronounce virtuous?

In American English /ˈvɜrtʃuəs/; in British English /ˈvɜːtʃuəs/.

How do you use virtuous in a sentence?

She tried to live a virtuous life. The story presents him as a virtuous ruler.

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