virtuous — having 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
A virtuous young person helps an elderly woman cross the busy street safely
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From curious to serious, becoming virtuous
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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.
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“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.”
“She tried to live a virtuous life by eating only vegetables, until she discovered Korean BBQ.”
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