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virtuoushaving or showing high moral standards; morally excellent

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing high moral standards; morally excellent

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/

Korean meaning: 도덕적으로 훌륭한, 덕이 있는, 선량한

Korean pronunciation: **버**추어스

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother was so virtuous that she returned the extra change even when it was just 10 cents.
  • He claims to be virtuous, but he still steals WiFi from his neighbors.
  • The virtuous student always helps classmates with their homework without expecting anything in return.

virtuous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvɜːrtʃuəs//

having or showing high moral standards; morally excellent

virtuous concept
💡 Concept

A virtuous young person helps an elderly woman cross the busy street safely

virtuous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From curious to serious, becoming virtuous

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɜːtʃuəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootvirtue
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'virtuosus' meaning 'excellent' or 'worthy', derived from 'virtus' meaning 'virtue, strength, or moral excellence'. The word entered Middle English through Old French.

🎵Rhyme

curiousseriousfurious
curious
serious
furious

🔗Collocations

virtuous person
virtuous behavior
virtuous life
virtuous woman
virtuous circle
virtuous deed

📝Examples

My grandmother was so virtuous that she returned the extra change even when it was just 10 cents.

😄 Fun example

He claims to be virtuous, but he still steals WiFi from his neighbors.

The virtuous student always helps classmates with their homework without expecting anything in return.

😄 Fun example

She tried to live a virtuous life by eating only vegetables, until she discovered Korean BBQ.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

moralrighteousuprightnobleethical

Antonyms

wickedimmoralcorrupt

Related

virtuevirtuouslypioussaintlyhonorable

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