virtue — behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrtʃu/
Korean meaning: 미덕, 덕목; 장점
Korean pronunciation: **버**츄
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said that honesty is a virtue, but she also hid cookies from my grandfather.
- The virtue of this new smartphone is its long battery life.
- He got the job by virtue of his excellent English skills and his ability to make everyone laugh.
virtue
NOUN//ˈvɜːrtʃu//
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
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Origin
From Latin 'virtus' meaning 'excellence, courage, or moral strength,' derived from 'vir' meaning 'man.' The word entered English through Old French 'vertu' in the 12th century.
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“My grandmother always said that honesty is a virtue, but she also hid cookies from my grandfather.”
“The virtue of this new smartphone is its long battery life.”
“He got the job by virtue of his excellent English skills and his ability to make everyone laugh.”
“Patience is a virtue, especially when waiting for your food delivery on a rainy day.”
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