virtuous - definition of virtuous by The Free Dictionary

virtuous (ˈvɜːtʃʊəs)adj

1. characterized by or possessing virtue or moral excellence; righteous; upright

2. (of women) chaste or virginal

ˈvirtuouslyadvˈvirtuousnessnvir•tu•ous(ˈvɜr tʃu əs)

adj.

1. conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright.

2. chaste: a virtuous young person.

[1300–50; vertuousvirtuōsus= Latin virtu(s)virtue + -ōsus-ous]

vir′tu•ous•ly,adv.

vir′tu•ous•ness,n.

ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

virtuousadjective1.good, moral, ethical, upright, honourable, excellent, pure, worthy, honest, righteous, exemplary, squeaky-clean, blameless, praiseworthy, incorruptible, high-principledThe president is portrayed as a virtuous family man.goodevil, corrupt, immoral, vicious, dishonest, wicked, sinful, depraved, debauched, unrighteous3.self-righteous, pleased with yourself, smugI cleaned the flat, which left me feeling very virtuous.

Translations

virtuous[ˈvɜːtjʊəs]ADJ → virtuosovirtuous[ˈvɜːrtʃuəs]adj → vertueux/eusevirtuous circlen → cerclemvertueuxvirtuousadj(pej: = self-satisfied, righteous) person, attitude → selbstgerecht

virtuous[ˈvɜːtjʊəs]adj → virtuoso/a

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