virtuous

• Descreve uma pessoa que possui ou demonstra altos padrões morais, bondade e retidão. Também pode indicar alguém casto ou que mantém pureza moral, especialmente no contexto religioso ou tradicional.

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

1. Morally excellentB2formal

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

   Virtuoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblamelessdecentethicalgoodhonorablemoralprincipledpurerighteousupright

   Antônimoscorruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswicked

2. Chaste or pureC1formal

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

   Castidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabstinentcelibatechastecontinentimmaculatepurevirginal

   Antônimosimpurelicentiouspromiscuousunchaste