virtuous

Describes a person who has or shows high moral standards, goodness, and righteousness.

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1. Morally excellent B2 formal

   Having or showing high moral standards, righteousness, and goodness.

   • She is known as a virtuous leader who always acts with integrity.
   • The virtuous man refused to lie even when it was beneficial.
   • His virtuous actions earned him the respect of the community.

   ruДобродетельныйesvirtuosofrvertueuxdeTugendhaftptVirtuosozh有德的arالفاضل

   Synonyme: blamelessdecentethicalgoodhonorablemoralprincipledpurerighteousupright

   Antonyme: corruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswicked

2. Chaste or pure C1 formal

   In a state of sexual purity, especially referring to someone who has not engaged in sexual activity.

   • In medieval tales, the virtuous maiden was often a symbol of purity.
   • The knight swore to protect the virtuous princess.
   • Some cultures place a high value on remaining virtuous until marriage.

   ruЦеломудренныйesCasto o purofrChaste, purdeKeuschptCastidadezh贞洁的arالعفيف الطاهر

   Synonyme: abstinentcelibatechastecontinentimmaculatepurevirginal

   Antonyme: impurelicentiouspromiscuousunchaste

• more virtuous comparative form
• most virtuous superlative form